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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.84, 6,560.19 and 2,425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.84, 6,560.19 and 2,425.14 is: 3,634.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.84 : 6,560.19 = 2,425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.84/6,560.19 = 2,425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.84x = 6,560.19 × 2,425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.84x = 15,909,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,909,379.18/4,376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.90

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