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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.68, 6,030.72 and 2,506.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.68, 6,030.72 and 2,506.68 is: 3,459.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.68 : 6,030.72 = 2,506.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.68/6,030.72 = 2,506.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.68x = 6,030.72 × 2,506.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.68x = 15,117,085.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,117,085.21/4,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.54

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