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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.58, 6,028.51 and 2,480.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.58, 6,028.51 and 2,480.34 is: 3,422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.58 : 6,028.51 = 2,480.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.58/6,028.51 = 2,480.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.58x = 6,028.51 × 2,480.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.58x = 14,952,754.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,952,754.49/4,368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.80

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