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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.07, 6,019.82 and 2,499.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.07, 6,019.82 and 2,499.43 is: 3,449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.07 : 6,019.82 = 2,499.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.07/6,019.82 = 2,499.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.07x = 6,019.82 × 2,499.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.07x = 15,046,118.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046,118.70/4,362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.31

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