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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.65, 6,031.64 and 2,482.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.65, 6,031.64 and 2,482.31 is: 3,425.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.65 : 6,031.64 = 2,482.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.65/6,031.64 = 2,482.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.65x = 6,031.64 × 2,482.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.65x = 14,972,400.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,972,400.29/4,370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.67

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