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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,367.43, 6,026.49 and 2,478.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,367.43, 6,026.49 and 2,478.69 is: 3,420.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,367.43 : 6,026.49 = 2,478.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,367.43/6,026.49 = 2,478.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,367.43x = 6,026.49 × 2,478.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,367.43x = 14,937,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,937,800.50/4,367.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.27

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