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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.44, 6,032.84 and 2,508.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.44, 6,032.84 and 2,508.56 is: 3,461.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.44 : 6,032.84 = 2,508.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.44/6,032.84 = 2,508.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.44x = 6,032.84 × 2,508.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.44x = 15,133,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,133,741.11/4,371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.96

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