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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.96, 6,033.12 and 2,483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.96, 6,033.12 and 2,483.30 is: 3,426.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.96 : 6,033.12 = 2,483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.96/6,033.12 = 2,483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.96x = 6,033.12 × 2,483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.96x = 14,982,046.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,982,046.90/4,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.85

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