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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.43, 6,038.91 and 2,487.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.43, 6,038.91 and 2,487.69 is: 3,432.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.43 : 6,038.91 = 2,487.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.43/6,038.91 = 2,487.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.43x = 6,038.91 × 2,487.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.43x = 15,022,936.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,022,936.02/4,376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.69

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