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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.11, 6,041.13 and 2,489.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.11, 6,041.13 and 2,489.54 is: 3,435.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.11 : 6,041.13 = 2,489.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.11/6,041.13 = 2,489.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.11x = 6,041.13 × 2,489.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.11x = 15,039,634.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039,634.78/4,377.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.97

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