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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,457.42, 6,681.06 and 2,261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,457.42, 6,681.06 and 2,261.52 is: 3,389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,457.42 : 6,681.06 = 2,261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,457.42/6,681.06 = 2,261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,457.42x = 6,681.06 × 2,261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,457.42x = 15,109,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,109,350.81/4,457.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.71

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