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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.68, 6,035.24 and 2,484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.68, 6,035.24 and 2,484.72 is: 3,428.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.68 : 6,035.24 = 2,484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.68/6,035.24 = 2,484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.68x = 6,035.24 × 2,484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.68x = 14,995,881.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,995,881.53/4,373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.66

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