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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.42, 6,477.52 and 2,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.42, 6,477.52 and 2,370 is: 3,556.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.42 : 6,477.52 = 2,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.42/6,477.52 = 2,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.42x = 6,477.52 × 2,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.42x = 15,351,722.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,351,722.40/4,316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.59

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