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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.88, 6,030.44 and 2,506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.88, 6,030.44 and 2,506.88 is: 3,459.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.88 : 6,030.44 = 2,506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.88/6,030.44 = 2,506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.88x = 6,030.44 × 2,506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.88x = 15,117,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,117,546.74/4,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.49

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