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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.56, 6,009.12 and 2,491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.56, 6,009.12 and 2,491.20 is: 3,437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.56 : 6,009.12 = 2,491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.56/6,009.12 = 2,491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.56x = 6,009.12 × 2,491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.56x = 14,969,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,969,919.74/4,354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.76

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