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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.42, 6,023.51 and 2,476.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.42, 6,023.51 and 2,476.46 is: 3,417.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.42 : 6,023.51 = 2,476.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.42/6,023.51 = 2,476.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.42x = 6,023.51 × 2,476.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.42x = 14,917,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,917,002.82/4,364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.87

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