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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.52, 6,032.50 and 2,430.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.52, 6,032.50 and 2,430.91 is: 3,354.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.52 : 6,032.50 = 2,430.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.52/6,032.50 = 2,430.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.52x = 6,032.50 × 2,430.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.52x = 14,664,464.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,664,464.58/4,371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.55

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