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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.43, 6,481.71 and 2,844.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.43, 6,481.71 and 2,844.97 is: 4,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.43 : 6,481.71 = 2,844.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.43/6,481.71 = 2,844.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.43x = 6,481.71 × 2,844.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.43x = 18,440,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,440,270.50/4,327.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.25

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