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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.48, 6,030.12 and 2,506.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.48, 6,030.12 and 2,506.48 is: 3,459.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.48 : 6,030.12 = 2,506.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.48/6,030.12 = 2,506.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.48x = 6,030.12 × 2,506.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.48x = 15,114,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,114,375.18/4,369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.08

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