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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.36, 6,010.56 and 2,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.36, 6,010.56 and 2,492 is: 3,439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.36 : 6,010.56 = 2,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.36/6,010.56 = 2,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.36x = 6,010.56 × 2,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.36x = 14,978,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,978,315.52/4,355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.05

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