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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.82, 6,013.94 and 2,469.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.82, 6,013.94 and 2,469.45 is: 3,407.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.82 : 6,013.94 = 2,469.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.82/6,013.94 = 2,469.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.82x = 6,013.94 × 2,469.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.82x = 14,851,111.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,851,111.79/4,357.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.93

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