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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.12, 6,010.20 and 2,492.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.12, 6,010.20 and 2,492.72 is: 3,440.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.12 : 6,010.20 = 2,492.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.12/6,010.20 = 2,492.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.12x = 6,010.20 × 2,492.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.12x = 14,981,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,981,745.74/4,355.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.03

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