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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.24, 6,337.59 and 2,377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.24, 6,337.59 and 2,377.96 is: 3,568.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.24 : 6,337.59 = 2,377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.24/6,337.59 = 2,377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.24x = 6,337.59 × 2,377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.24x = 15,070,524.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070,524.13/4,223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.48

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