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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.04, 6,011.16 and 2,492.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.04, 6,011.16 and 2,492.96 is: 3,439.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.04 : 6,011.16 = 2,492.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.04/6,011.16 = 2,492.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.04x = 6,011.16 × 2,492.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.04x = 14,985,581.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,985,581.43/4,357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.39

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