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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,054.33, 6,088.44 and 2,503.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,054.33, 6,088.44 and 2,503.51 is: 3,759.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,054.33 : 6,088.44 = 2,503.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,054.33/6,088.44 = 2,503.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,054.33x = 6,088.44 × 2,503.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,054.33x = 15,242,457.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,242,457.55/4,054.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.55

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