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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.24, 6,035.59 and 2,485.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.24, 6,035.59 and 2,485.41 is: 3,430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.24 : 6,035.59 = 2,485.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.24/6,035.59 = 2,485.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.24x = 6,035.59 × 2,485.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.24x = 15,000,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,000,906.20/4,373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.16

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