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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.64, 6,035.41 and 2,484.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.64, 6,035.41 and 2,484.98 is: 3,429.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.64 : 6,035.41 = 2,484.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.64/6,035.41 = 2,484.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.64x = 6,035.41 × 2,484.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.64x = 14,997,836.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,997,836.75/4,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.14

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