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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.01, 6,034.97 and 2,484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.01, 6,034.97 and 2,484.50 is: 3,428.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.01 : 6,034.97 = 2,484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.01/6,034.97 = 2,484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.01x = 6,034.97 × 2,484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.01x = 14,993,840.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,993,840.37/4,373.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.72

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