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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.70, 6,020.68 and 2,500.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.70, 6,020.68 and 2,500.06 is: 3,450.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.70 : 6,020.68 = 2,500.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.70/6,020.68 = 2,500.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.70x = 6,020.68 × 2,500.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.70x = 15,052,061.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052,061.24/4,362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.17

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