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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.96, 6,499.68 and 2,484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.96, 6,499.68 and 2,484.76 is: 3,726.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.96 : 6,499.68 = 2,484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.96/6,499.68 = 2,484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.96x = 6,499.68 × 2,484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.96x = 16,150,144.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,150,144.88/4,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.42

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