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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.40, 6,038.88 and 2,513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.40, 6,038.88 and 2,513.52 is: 3,468.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.40 : 6,038.88 = 2,513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.40/6,038.88 = 2,513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.40x = 6,038.88 × 2,513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.40x = 15,178,845.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,178,845.66/4,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.34

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