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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.64, 6,030.96 and 2,482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.64, 6,030.96 and 2,482.44 is: 3,425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.64 : 6,030.96 = 2,482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.64/6,030.96 = 2,482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.64x = 6,030.96 × 2,482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.64x = 14,971,496.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,971,496.34/4,370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.47

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