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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.50, 6,012.78 and 2,493.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.50, 6,012.78 and 2,493.50 is: 3,441.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.50 : 6,012.78 = 2,493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.50/6,012.78 = 2,493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.50x = 6,012.78 × 2,493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.50x = 14,992,866.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,992,866.93/4,356.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.49

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