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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.54, 6,013.81 and 2,469.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.54, 6,013.81 and 2,469.95 is: 3,407.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.54 : 6,013.81 = 2,469.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.54/6,013.81 = 2,469.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.54x = 6,013.81 × 2,469.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.54x = 14,853,818.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,853,818.87/4,358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.98

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