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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.74, 6,017.81 and 2,472.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.74, 6,017.81 and 2,472.69 is: 3,412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.74 : 6,017.81 = 2,472.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.74/6,017.81 = 2,472.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.74x = 6,017.81 × 2,472.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.74x = 14,880,178.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,880,178.61/4,360.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.31

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