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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.60, 6,464.43 and 2,374.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.60, 6,464.43 and 2,374.17 is: 3,552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.60 : 6,464.43 = 2,374.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.60/6,464.43 = 2,374.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.60x = 6,464.43 × 2,374.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.60x = 15,347,655.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,347,655.77/4,320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.20

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