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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.96, 6,033.43 and 2,483.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.96, 6,033.43 and 2,483.42 is: 3,427.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.96 : 6,033.43 = 2,483.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.96/6,033.43 = 2,483.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.96x = 6,033.43 × 2,483.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.96x = 14,983,549.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,983,549.61/4,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.19

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