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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.74, 6,016.30 and 2,471.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.74, 6,016.30 and 2,471.49 is: 3,410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.74 : 6,016.30 = 2,471.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.74/6,016.30 = 2,471.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.74x = 6,016.30 × 2,471.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.74x = 14,869,225.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,869,225.29/4,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.58

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