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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.51, 6,032.81 and 2,483.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.51, 6,032.81 and 2,483.15 is: 3,426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.51 : 6,032.81 = 2,483.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.51/6,032.81 = 2,483.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.51x = 6,032.81 × 2,483.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.51x = 14,980,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,980,359.74/4,371.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.82

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