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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.12, 6,030.60 and 2,507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.12, 6,030.60 and 2,507 is: 3,459.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.12 : 6,030.60 = 2,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.12/6,030.60 = 2,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.12x = 6,030.60 × 2,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.12x = 15,118,714.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,118,714.20/4,370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.57

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