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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.92, 6,019.42 and 2,499.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.92, 6,019.42 and 2,499.16 is: 3,449.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.92 : 6,019.42 = 2,499.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.92/6,019.42 = 2,499.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.92x = 6,019.42 × 2,499.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.92x = 15,043,493.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,043,493.69/4,360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.61

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