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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.38, 6,024.63 and 2,502.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.38, 6,024.63 and 2,502.38 is: 3,453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.38 : 6,024.63 = 2,502.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.38/6,024.63 = 2,502.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.38x = 6,024.63 × 2,502.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.38x = 15,075,883.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,075,883.50/4,365.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.51

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