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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.74, 6,501.84 and 2,487.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.74, 6,501.84 and 2,487.48 is: 3,732.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.74 : 6,501.84 = 2,487.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.74/6,501.84 = 2,487.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.74x = 6,501.84 × 2,487.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.74x = 16,173,196.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,173,196.96/4,332.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.79

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