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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.67, 6,681.54 and 2,373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.67, 6,681.54 and 2,373.42 is: 3,562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.67 : 6,681.54 = 2,373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.67/6,681.54 = 2,373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.67x = 6,681.54 × 2,373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.67x = 15,858,100.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,858,100.67/4,451.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.28

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