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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.12, 6,004.44 and 2,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.12, 6,004.44 and 2,488 is: 3,433.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.12 : 6,004.44 = 2,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.12/6,004.44 = 2,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.12x = 6,004.44 × 2,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.12x = 14,939,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,939,046.72/4,351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.38

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