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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.49, 6,554.30 and 2,423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.49, 6,554.30 and 2,423.85 is: 3,629.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.49 : 6,554.30 = 2,423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.49/6,554.30 = 2,423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.49x = 6,554.30 × 2,423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.49x = 15,886,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,886,627.94/4,376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.99

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