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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,374.33, 6,561.56 and 2,438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,374.33, 6,561.56 and 2,438.84 is: 3,658.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,374.33 : 6,561.56 = 2,438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,374.33/6,561.56 = 2,438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,374.33x = 6,561.56 × 2,438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,374.33x = 16,002,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,002,549.99/4,374.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.29

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