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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.45, 6,558.75 and 2,436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.45, 6,558.75 and 2,436.95 is: 3,655.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.45 : 6,558.75 = 2,436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.45/6,558.75 = 2,436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.45x = 6,558.75 × 2,436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.45x = 15,983,362.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,983,362.21/4,372.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.47

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