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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.36, 6,016.74 and 2,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.36, 6,016.74 and 2,497 is: 3,445.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.36 : 6,016.74 = 2,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.36/6,016.74 = 2,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.36x = 6,016.74 × 2,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.36x = 15,023,799.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,023,799.78/4,360.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.54

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