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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.88, 6,023.53 and 2,501.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.88, 6,023.53 and 2,501.88 is: 3,452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.88 : 6,023.53 = 2,501.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.88/6,023.53 = 2,501.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.88x = 6,023.53 × 2,501.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.88x = 15,070,149.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070,149.24/4,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.59

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