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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.58, 6,560.43 and 2,438.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.58, 6,560.43 and 2,438.09 is: 3,657.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.58 : 6,560.43 = 2,438.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.58/6,560.43 = 2,438.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.58x = 6,560.43 × 2,438.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.58x = 15,994,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,994,885.98/4,373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.16

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