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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.56, 6,013.28 and 2,469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.56, 6,013.28 and 2,469.92 is: 3,407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.56 : 6,013.28 = 2,469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.56/6,013.28 = 2,469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.56x = 6,013.28 × 2,469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.56x = 14,852,320.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,852,320.54/4,358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.62

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