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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.82, 6,563.81 and 2,440.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.82, 6,563.81 and 2,440.34 is: 3,660.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.82 : 6,563.81 = 2,440.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.82/6,563.81 = 2,440.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.82x = 6,563.81 × 2,440.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.82x = 16,017,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,017,901.38/4,375.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.55

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