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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364, 6,022.46 and 2,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364, 6,022.46 and 2,501 is: 3,451.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364 : 6,022.46 = 2,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364/6,022.46 = 2,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364x = 6,022.46 × 2,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364x = 15,062,159.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,062,159.96/4,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.46

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