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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.83, 6,027.62 and 2,480.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.83, 6,027.62 and 2,480.31 is: 3,422.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.83 : 6,027.62 = 2,480.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.83/6,027.62 = 2,480.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.83x = 6,027.62 × 2,480.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.83x = 14,950,353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,950,353.76/4,368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.05

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