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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.87, 6,032.98 and 2,483.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.87, 6,032.98 and 2,483.41 is: 3,426.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.87 : 6,032.98 = 2,483.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.87/6,032.98 = 2,483.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.87x = 6,032.98 × 2,483.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.87x = 14,982,362.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,982,362.20/4,371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.99

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