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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.70, 6,351.65 and 2,480.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.70, 6,351.65 and 2,480.19 is: 3,720.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.70 : 6,351.65 = 2,480.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.70/6,351.65 = 2,480.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.70x = 6,351.65 × 2,480.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.70x = 15,753,298.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,753,298.81/4,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.93

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