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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.08, 6,053.43 and 2,474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.08, 6,053.43 and 2,474.20 is: 3,715.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.08 : 6,053.43 = 2,474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.08/6,053.43 = 2,474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.08x = 6,053.43 × 2,474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.08x = 14,977,366.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,977,366.24/4,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.48

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