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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.07, 6,565.69 and 2,441.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.07, 6,565.69 and 2,441.59 is: 3,662.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.07 : 6,565.69 = 2,441.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.07/6,565.69 = 2,441.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.07x = 6,565.69 × 2,441.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.07x = 16,030,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,030,723.05/4,377.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.43

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