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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.52, 6,322.68 and 2,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.52, 6,322.68 and 2,370 is: 3,552.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.52 : 6,322.68 = 2,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.52/6,322.68 = 2,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.52x = 6,322.68 × 2,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.52x = 14,984,751.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,984,751.60/4,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.98

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