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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.96, 6,004.38 and 2,488.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.96, 6,004.38 and 2,488.96 is: 3,434.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.96 : 6,004.38 = 2,488.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.96/6,004.38 = 2,488.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.96x = 6,004.38 × 2,488.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.96x = 14,944,661.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,944,661.64/4,351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.01

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