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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.84, 6,563.60 and 2,617.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.84, 6,563.60 and 2,617.52 is: 3,927.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.84 : 6,563.60 = 2,617.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.84/6,563.60 = 2,617.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.84x = 6,563.60 × 2,617.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.84x = 17,180,354.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,180,354.27/4,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.98

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