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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.70, 6,038.25 and 2,487.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.70, 6,038.25 and 2,487.03 is: 3,431.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.70 : 6,038.25 = 2,487.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.70/6,038.25 = 2,487.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.70x = 6,038.25 × 2,487.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.70x = 15,017,322.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,017,322.21/4,375.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.98

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