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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.40, 6,579.78 and 2,435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.40, 6,579.78 and 2,435.08 is: 3,655.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.40 : 6,579.78 = 2,435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.40/6,579.78 = 2,435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.40x = 6,579.78 × 2,435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.40x = 16,022,290.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,022,290.68/4,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.22

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