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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385, 6,051.30 and 2,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385, 6,051.30 and 2,522 is: 3,480.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385 : 6,051.30 = 2,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385/6,051.30 = 2,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385x = 6,051.30 × 2,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385x = 15,261,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261,378.60/4,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.36

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