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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.42, 6,014.54 and 2,469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.42, 6,014.54 and 2,469.92 is: 3,408.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.42 : 6,014.54 = 2,469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.42/6,014.54 = 2,469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.42x = 6,014.54 × 2,469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.42x = 14,855,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,855,432.64/4,358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.44

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