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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.51, 6,674.99 and 2,372.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.51, 6,674.99 and 2,372.65 is: 3,557.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.51 : 6,674.99 = 2,372.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.51/6,674.99 = 2,372.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.51x = 6,674.99 × 2,372.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.51x = 15,837,415.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,837,415.02/4,451.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.76

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