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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,431.44, 6,649.08 and 2,377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,431.44, 6,649.08 and 2,377.04 is: 3,566.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,431.44 : 6,649.08 = 2,377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,431.44/6,649.08 = 2,377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,431.44x = 6,649.08 × 2,377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,431.44x = 15,805,129.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,805,129.12/4,431.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.59

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