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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,453.32, 6,671.28 and 2,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,453.32, 6,671.28 and 2,397 is: 3,590.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,453.32 : 6,671.28 = 2,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,453.32/6,671.28 = 2,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,453.32x = 6,671.28 × 2,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,453.32x = 15,991,058.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,991,058.16/4,453.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.82

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