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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.98, 6,568.66 and 2,429.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.98, 6,568.66 and 2,429.82 is: 3,647.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.98 : 6,568.66 = 2,429.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.98/6,568.66 = 2,429.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.98x = 6,568.66 × 2,429.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.98x = 15,960,661.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,960,661.44/4,375.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.33

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