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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.74, 6,005.43 and 2,488.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.74, 6,005.43 and 2,488.86 is: 3,434.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.74 : 6,005.43 = 2,488.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.74/6,005.43 = 2,488.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.74x = 6,005.43 × 2,488.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.74x = 14,946,674.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,946,674.51/4,351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.64

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