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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.64, 6,030.27 and 2,481.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.64, 6,030.27 and 2,481.21 is: 3,424.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.64 : 6,030.27 = 2,481.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.64/6,030.27 = 2,481.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.64x = 6,030.27 × 2,481.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.64x = 14,962,366.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,962,366.23/4,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.17

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