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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.52, 6,018.32 and 2,497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.52, 6,018.32 and 2,497.52 is: 3,447.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.52 : 6,018.32 = 2,497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.52/6,018.32 = 2,497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.52x = 6,018.32 × 2,497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.52x = 15,030,874.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,030,874.57/4,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.04

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