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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.28, 6,033.22 and 2,483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.28, 6,033.22 and 2,483.18 is: 3,426.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.28 : 6,033.22 = 2,483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.28/6,033.22 = 2,483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.28x = 6,033.22 × 2,483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.28x = 14,981,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,981,571.24/4,372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.49

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