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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.67, 6,036.20 and 2,485.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.67, 6,036.20 and 2,485.96 is: 3,430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.67 : 6,036.20 = 2,485.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.67/6,036.20 = 2,485.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.67x = 6,036.20 × 2,485.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.67x = 15,005,751.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,005,751.75/4,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.93

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