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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.44, 6,030.62 and 2,481.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.44, 6,030.62 and 2,481.70 is: 3,424.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.44 : 6,030.62 = 2,481.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.44/6,030.62 = 2,481.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.44x = 6,030.62 × 2,481.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.44x = 14,966,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,966,189.65/4,370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.41

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