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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,353.97, 6,007.84 and 2,490.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,353.97, 6,007.84 and 2,490.61 is: 3,436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,353.97 : 6,007.84 = 2,490.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,353.97/6,007.84 = 2,490.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,353.97x = 6,007.84 × 2,490.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,353.97x = 14,963,186.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,963,186.38/4,353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.68

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