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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.88, 6,458.66 and 2,370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.88, 6,458.66 and 2,370.24 is: 3,555.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.88 : 6,458.66 = 2,370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.88/6,458.66 = 2,370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.88x = 6,458.66 × 2,370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.88x = 15,308,574.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,308,574.28/4,305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.27

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