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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357, 6,013.47 and 2,494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357, 6,013.47 and 2,494 is: 3,442.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357 : 6,013.47 = 2,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357/6,013.47 = 2,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357x = 6,013.47 × 2,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357x = 14,997,594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,997,594.18/4,357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.18

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