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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.84, 6,525 and 2,401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.84, 6,525 and 2,401.68 is: 3,604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.84 : 6,525 = 2,401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.84/6,525 = 2,401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.84x = 6,525 × 2,401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.84x = 15,670,962.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,670,962.00/4,347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.31

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