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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.57, 6,017.46 and 2,472.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.57, 6,017.46 and 2,472.33 is: 3,411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.57 : 6,017.46 = 2,472.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.57/6,017.46 = 2,472.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.57x = 6,017.46 × 2,472.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.57x = 14,877,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,877,104.43/4,360.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.73

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