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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.83, 6,030.71 and 2,482.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.83, 6,030.71 and 2,482.01 is: 3,425.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.83 : 6,030.71 = 2,482.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.83/6,030.71 = 2,482.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.83x = 6,030.71 × 2,482.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.83x = 14,968,282.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,968,282.53/4,369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.37

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