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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,457.92, 6,684.90 and 2,377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,457.92, 6,684.90 and 2,377.54 is: 3,565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,457.92 : 6,684.90 = 2,377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,457.92/6,684.90 = 2,377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,457.92x = 6,684.90 × 2,377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,457.92x = 15,893,617.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,893,617.15/4,457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.25

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