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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.48, 6,016.26 and 2,471.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.48, 6,016.26 and 2,471.16 is: 3,410.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.48 : 6,016.26 = 2,471.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.48/6,016.26 = 2,471.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.48x = 6,016.26 × 2,471.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.48x = 14,867,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,867,141.06/4,359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.30

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