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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.60, 6,577.20 and 2,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.60, 6,577.20 and 2,437.60 is: 3,659.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.60 : 6,577.20 = 2,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.60/6,577.20 = 2,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.60x = 6,577.20 × 2,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.60x = 16,032,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,032,582.72/4,381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.07

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