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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.20, 6,849.44 and 2,373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.20, 6,849.44 and 2,373.88 is: 3,561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.20 : 6,849.44 = 2,373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.20/6,849.44 = 2,373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.20x = 6,849.44 × 2,373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.20x = 16,259,748.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,259,748.63/4,565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.67

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