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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,317.44, 6,478.96 and 2,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,317.44, 6,478.96 and 2,371 is: 3,558.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,317.44 : 6,478.96 = 2,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,317.44/6,478.96 = 2,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,317.44x = 6,478.96 × 2,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,317.44x = 15,361,614.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,361,614.16/4,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.04

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