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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.72, 6,557.16 and 2,395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.72, 6,557.16 and 2,395.44 is: 3,593.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.72 : 6,557.16 = 2,395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.72/6,557.16 = 2,395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.72x = 6,557.16 × 2,395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.72x = 15,707,283.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,707,283.35/4,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.75

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