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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.06, 6,033.23 and 2,483.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.06, 6,033.23 and 2,483.61 is: 3,427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.06 : 6,033.23 = 2,483.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.06/6,033.23 = 2,483.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.06x = 6,033.23 × 2,483.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.06x = 14,984,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,984,212.54/4,372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.26

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