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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.72, 6,555.48 and 2,417.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.72, 6,555.48 and 2,417.82 is: 3,627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.72 : 6,555.48 = 2,417.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.72/6,555.48 = 2,417.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.72x = 6,555.48 × 2,417.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.72x = 15,849,970.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,849,970.65/4,369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.23

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