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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.36, 6,060.32 and 2,490.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.36, 6,060.32 and 2,490.35 is: 3,727.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.36 : 6,060.32 = 2,490.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.36/6,060.32 = 2,490.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.36x = 6,060.32 × 2,490.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.36x = 15,092,317.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,092,317.91/4,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.09

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