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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,437.98, 6,655.04 and 2,357.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,437.98, 6,655.04 and 2,357.53 is: 3,535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,437.98 : 6,655.04 = 2,357.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,437.98/6,655.04 = 2,357.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,437.98x = 6,655.04 × 2,357.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,437.98x = 15,689,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,689,456.45/4,437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.27

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