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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.50, 6,030.45 and 2,506.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.50, 6,030.45 and 2,506.50 is: 3,459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.50 : 6,030.45 = 2,506.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.50/6,030.45 = 2,506.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.50x = 6,030.45 × 2,506.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.50x = 15,115,322.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,115,322.93/4,369.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.28

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