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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.11, 6,032.19 and 2,482.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.11, 6,032.19 and 2,482.55 is: 3,425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.11 : 6,032.19 = 2,482.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.11/6,032.19 = 2,482.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.11x = 6,032.19 × 2,482.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.11x = 14,975,183.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,975,183.12/4,371.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.95

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