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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.33, 6,548.04 and 2,421.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.33, 6,548.04 and 2,421.69 is: 3,632.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.33 : 6,548.04 = 2,421.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.33/6,548.04 = 2,421.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.33x = 6,548.04 × 2,421.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.33x = 15,857,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,857,322.99/4,365.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.56

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