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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.91, 6,484.14 and 2,472.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.91, 6,484.14 and 2,472.84 is: 3,709.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.91 : 6,484.14 = 2,472.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.91/6,484.14 = 2,472.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.91x = 6,484.14 × 2,472.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.91x = 16,034,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,034,240.76/4,322.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.13

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