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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.28, 6,551.16 and 2,418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.28, 6,551.16 and 2,418.40 is: 3,625.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.28 : 6,551.16 = 2,418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.28/6,551.16 = 2,418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.28x = 6,551.16 × 2,418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.28x = 15,843,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,843,325.34/4,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.24

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