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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.86, 6,035.49 and 2,459.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.86, 6,035.49 and 2,459.47 is: 3,393.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.86 : 6,035.49 = 2,459.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.86/6,035.49 = 2,459.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.86x = 6,035.49 × 2,459.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.86x = 14,844,109.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,844,109.38/4,373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.83

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