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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.26, 6,035.31 and 2,484.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.26, 6,035.31 and 2,484.74 is: 3,429.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.26 : 6,035.31 = 2,484.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.26/6,035.31 = 2,484.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.26x = 6,035.31 × 2,484.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.26x = 14,996,176.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,996,176.17/4,373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.06

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