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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.36, 6,002.52 and 2,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.36, 6,002.52 and 2,486 is: 3,430.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.36 : 6,002.52 = 2,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.36/6,002.52 = 2,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.36x = 6,002.52 × 2,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.36x = 14,922,264.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,922,264.72/4,349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.91

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