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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,374.76, 6,036.94 and 2,486.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,374.76, 6,036.94 and 2,486.09 is: 3,430.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,374.76 : 6,036.94 = 2,486.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,374.76/6,036.94 = 2,486.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,374.76x = 6,036.94 × 2,486.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,374.76x = 15,008,376.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,008,376.16/4,374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.67

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