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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.20, 6,011.30 and 2,493.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.20, 6,011.30 and 2,493.16 is: 3,440.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.20 : 6,011.30 = 2,493.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.20/6,011.30 = 2,493.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.20x = 6,011.30 × 2,493.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.20x = 14,987,132.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,987,132.71/4,356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.41

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