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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.20, 6,555.36 and 2,434.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.20, 6,555.36 and 2,434.70 is: 3,652.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.20 : 6,555.36 = 2,434.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.20/6,555.36 = 2,434.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.20x = 6,555.36 × 2,434.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.20x = 15,960,360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,960,360.51/4,370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.09

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