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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.76, 6,024.16 and 2,501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.76, 6,024.16 and 2,501.76 is: 3,452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.76 : 6,024.16 = 2,501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.76/6,024.16 = 2,501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.76x = 6,024.16 × 2,501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.76x = 15,071,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,071,002.52/4,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.88

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