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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.92, 6,478.26 and 2,370.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.92, 6,478.26 and 2,370.49 is: 3,557.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.92 : 6,478.26 = 2,370.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.92/6,478.26 = 2,370.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.92x = 6,478.26 × 2,370.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.92x = 15,356,650.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,356,650.55/4,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.32

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