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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.38, 5,612.91 and 2,494.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.38, 5,612.91 and 2,494.74 is: 3,441.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.38 : 5,612.91 = 2,494.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.38/5,612.91 = 2,494.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.38x = 5,612.91 × 2,494.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.38x = 14,002,751.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,002,751.09/4,069.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.00

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