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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,493.41, 6,732.32 and 2,414.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,493.41, 6,732.32 and 2,414.34 is: 3,617.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,493.41 : 6,732.32 = 2,414.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,493.41/6,732.32 = 2,414.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,493.41x = 6,732.32 × 2,414.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,493.41x = 16,254,097.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,254,097.40/4,493.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.32

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