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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.96, 6,030.69 and 2,481.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.96, 6,030.69 and 2,481.63 is: 3,424.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.96 : 6,030.69 = 2,481.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.96/6,030.69 = 2,481.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.96x = 6,030.69 × 2,481.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.96x = 14,965,909.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,965,909.30/4,369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.72

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