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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.93, 6,032.97 and 2,483.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.93, 6,032.97 and 2,483.91 is: 3,427.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.93 : 6,032.97 = 2,483.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.93/6,032.97 = 2,483.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.93x = 6,032.97 × 2,483.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.93x = 14,985,354.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,985,354.51/4,371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.63

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