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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.59, 6,628.35 and 2,447.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.59, 6,628.35 and 2,447.51 is: 3,667.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.59 : 6,628.35 = 2,447.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.59/6,628.35 = 2,447.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.59x = 6,628.35 × 2,447.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.59x = 16,222,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,222,919.77/4,423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.37

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