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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.46, 6,537.13 and 2,377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.46, 6,537.13 and 2,377.38 is: 3,572.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.46 : 6,537.13 = 2,377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.46/6,537.13 = 2,377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.46x = 6,537.13 × 2,377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.46x = 15,541,212.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,541,212.22/4,350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.32

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