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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.50, 6,005.88 and 2,488.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.50, 6,005.88 and 2,488.50 is: 3,434.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.50 : 6,005.88 = 2,488.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.50/6,005.88 = 2,488.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.50x = 6,005.88 × 2,488.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.50x = 14,945,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,945,632.38/4,351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.59

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