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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362, 6,019.56 and 2,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362, 6,019.56 and 2,499 is: 3,448.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362 : 6,019.56 = 2,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362/6,019.56 = 2,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362x = 6,019.56 × 2,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362x = 15,042,880.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,042,880.44/4,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.62

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