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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.73, 6,031.41 and 2,482.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.73, 6,031.41 and 2,482.20 is: 3,425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.73 : 6,031.41 = 2,482.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.73/6,031.41 = 2,482.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.73x = 6,031.41 × 2,482.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.73x = 14,971,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,971,165.90/4,370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.32

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