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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.71, 6,033.30 and 2,483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.71, 6,033.30 and 2,483.60 is: 3,427.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.71 : 6,033.30 = 2,483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.71/6,033.30 = 2,483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.71x = 6,033.30 × 2,483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.71x = 14,984,303.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,984,303.88/4,371.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.56

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