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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,505.22, 6,751.35 and 2,553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,505.22, 6,751.35 and 2,553.30 is: 3,826.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,505.22 : 6,751.35 = 2,553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,505.22/6,751.35 = 2,553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,505.22x = 6,751.35 × 2,553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,505.22x = 17,238,221.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,238,221.96/4,505.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.28

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