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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.47, 5,663.49 and 2,424.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.47, 5,663.49 and 2,424.79 is: 3,346.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.47 : 5,663.49 = 2,424.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.47/5,663.49 = 2,424.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.47x = 5,663.49 × 2,424.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.47x = 13,732,773.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,732,773.92/4,103.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.62

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