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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.72, 6,520.36 and 2,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.72, 6,520.36 and 2,377.20 is: 3,562.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.72 : 6,520.36 = 2,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.72/6,520.36 = 2,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.72x = 6,520.36 × 2,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.72x = 15,500,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,500,199.79/4,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.67

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