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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,338.52, 6,504.18 and 2,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,338.52, 6,504.18 and 2,491 is: 3,734.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,338.52 : 6,504.18 = 2,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,338.52/6,504.18 = 2,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,338.52x = 6,504.18 × 2,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,338.52x = 16,201,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,201,912.38/4,338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.43

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