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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.74, 6,552.18 and 1,407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.74, 6,552.18 and 1,407.44 is: 2,110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.74 : 6,552.18 = 1,407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.74/6,552.18 = 1,407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.74x = 6,552.18 × 1,407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.74x = 9,221,816.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,221,816.60/4,368.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.87

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