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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.84, 6,610.68 and 2,453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.84, 6,610.68 and 2,453.84 is: 3,688.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.84 : 6,610.68 = 2,453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.84/6,610.68 = 2,453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.84x = 6,610.68 × 2,453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.84x = 16,221,551.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,221,551.01/4,397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.53

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