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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.84, 6,581.24 and 2,437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.84, 6,581.24 and 2,437.84 is: 3,658.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.84 : 6,581.24 = 2,437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.84/6,581.24 = 2,437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.84x = 6,581.24 × 2,437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.84x = 16,044,010.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,044,010.12/4,385.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.14

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