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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.94, 6,567 and 2,442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.94, 6,567 and 2,442.46 is: 3,663.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.94 : 6,567 = 2,442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.94/6,567 = 2,442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.94x = 6,567 × 2,442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.94x = 16,039,634.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,039,634.82/4,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.74

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