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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.72, 6,558.24 and 2,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.72, 6,558.24 and 2,437.20 is: 3,646.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.72 : 6,558.24 = 2,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.72/6,558.24 = 2,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.72x = 6,558.24 × 2,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.72x = 15,983,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,983,742.53/4,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.16

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