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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.32, 6,773.58 and 2,442.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.32, 6,773.58 and 2,442.36 is: 3,655.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.32 : 6,773.58 = 2,442.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.32/6,773.58 = 2,442.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.32x = 6,773.58 × 2,442.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.32x = 16,543,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,543,520.85/4,525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.77

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