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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,450.27, 6,679.44 and 2,372.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,450.27, 6,679.44 and 2,372.05 is: 3,560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,450.27 : 6,679.44 = 2,372.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,450.27/6,679.44 = 2,372.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,450.27x = 6,679.44 × 2,372.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,450.27x = 15,843,965.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,843,965.65/4,450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.23

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