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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.88, 6,019.56 and 2,499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.88, 6,019.56 and 2,499.24 is: 3,449.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.88 : 6,019.56 = 2,499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.88/6,019.56 = 2,499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.88x = 6,019.56 × 2,499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.88x = 15,044,325.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,044,325.13/4,361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.05

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