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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,454.79, 6,684.81 and 2,376.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,454.79, 6,684.81 and 2,376.33 is: 3,565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,454.79 : 6,684.81 = 2,376.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,454.79/6,684.81 = 2,376.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,454.79x = 6,684.81 × 2,376.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,454.79x = 15,885,314.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,885,314.55/4,454.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.90

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