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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.52, 6,671.87 and 2,257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.52, 6,671.87 and 2,257.32 is: 3,382.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.52 : 6,671.87 = 2,257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.52/6,671.87 = 2,257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.52x = 6,671.87 × 2,257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.52x = 15,060,530.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,060,530.26/4,452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.47

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