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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,450.67, 6,679.96 and 2,372.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,450.67, 6,679.96 and 2,372.39 is: 3,560.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,450.67 : 6,679.96 = 2,372.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,450.67/6,679.96 = 2,372.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,450.67x = 6,679.96 × 2,372.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,450.67x = 15,847,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,847,469.37/4,450.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.69

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