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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.38, 6,004.91 and 2,488.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.38, 6,004.91 and 2,488.38 is: 3,433.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.38 : 6,004.91 = 2,488.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.38/6,004.91 = 2,488.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.38x = 6,004.91 × 2,488.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.38x = 14,942,455.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,942,455.48/4,351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.96

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