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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.79, 6,676.35 and 2,258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.79, 6,676.35 and 2,258.50 is: 3,386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.79 : 6,676.35 = 2,258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.79/6,676.35 = 2,258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.79x = 6,676.35 × 2,258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.79x = 15,078,536.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,078,536.48/4,452.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.31

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