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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.03, 5,855.27 and 2,474.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.03, 5,855.27 and 2,474.52 is: 3,414.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.03 : 5,855.27 = 2,474.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.03/5,855.27 = 2,474.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.03x = 5,855.27 × 2,474.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.03x = 14,488,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,488,982.72/4,243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.77

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