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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.73, 6,031.67 and 2,482.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.73, 6,031.67 and 2,482.17 is: 3,425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.73 : 6,031.67 = 2,482.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.73/6,031.67 = 2,482.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.73x = 6,031.67 × 2,482.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.73x = 14,971,617.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,971,617.91/4,370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.43

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