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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.12, 6,008.56 and 2,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.12, 6,008.56 and 2,491 is: 3,437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.12 : 6,008.56 = 2,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.12/6,008.56 = 2,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.12x = 6,008.56 × 2,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.12x = 14,967,322.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,967,322.96/4,354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.51

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