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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.52, 5,999.92 and 2,484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.52, 5,999.92 and 2,484.56 is: 3,428.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.52 : 5,999.92 = 2,484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.52/5,999.92 = 2,484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.52x = 5,999.92 × 2,484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.52x = 14,907,161.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,907,161.24/4,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.89

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