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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.52, 6,034.19 and 2,484.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.52, 6,034.19 and 2,484.15 is: 3,428.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.52 : 6,034.19 = 2,484.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.52/6,034.19 = 2,484.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.52x = 6,034.19 × 2,484.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.52x = 14,989,820.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,989,820.67/4,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.19

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