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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.08, 5,855.45 and 2,474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.08, 5,855.45 and 2,474.35 is: 3,414.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.08 : 5,855.45 = 2,474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.08/5,855.45 = 2,474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.08x = 5,855.45 × 2,474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.08x = 14,488,405.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,488,405.70/4,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.60

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