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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.80, 6,573.72 and 2,432.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.80, 6,573.72 and 2,432.84 is: 3,650.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.80 : 6,573.72 = 2,432.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.80/6,573.72 = 2,432.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.80x = 6,573.72 × 2,432.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.80x = 15,992,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,992,808.96/4,380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.66

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