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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.92, 6,675 and 2,370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.92, 6,675 and 2,370.58 is: 3,554.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.92 : 6,675 = 2,370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.92/6,675 = 2,370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.92x = 6,675 × 2,370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.92x = 15,823,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,823,621.50/4,451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.34

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