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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.84, 6,538.32 and 2,423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.84, 6,538.32 and 2,423.44 is: 3,626.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.84 : 6,538.32 = 2,423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.84/6,538.32 = 2,423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.84x = 6,538.32 × 2,423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.84x = 15,845,226.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,845,226.22/4,369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.04

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