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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.08, 6,038.70 and 2,487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.08, 6,038.70 and 2,487.52 is: 3,432.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.08 : 6,038.70 = 2,487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.08/6,038.70 = 2,487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.08x = 6,038.70 × 2,487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.08x = 15,021,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,021,387.02/4,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.61

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