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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.10, 6,001.86 and 2,430.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.10, 6,001.86 and 2,430.73 is: 3,637.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.10 : 6,001.86 = 2,430.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.10/6,001.86 = 2,430.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.10x = 6,001.86 × 2,430.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.10x = 14,588,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,588,901.16/4,011.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.13

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