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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.19, 6,040.22 and 2,489.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.19, 6,040.22 and 2,489.08 is: 3,434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.19 : 6,040.22 = 2,489.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.19/6,040.22 = 2,489.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.19x = 6,040.22 × 2,489.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.19x = 15,034,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,034,588.58/4,377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.76

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