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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,321.02, 6,481.55 and 2,372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,321.02, 6,481.55 and 2,372.16 is: 3,558.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,321.02 : 6,481.55 = 2,372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,321.02/6,481.55 = 2,372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,321.02x = 6,481.55 × 2,372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,321.02x = 15,375,273.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,375,273.65/4,321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.25

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