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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.32, 6,041.85 and 2,490.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.32, 6,041.85 and 2,490.01 is: 3,436.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.32 : 6,041.85 = 2,490.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.32/6,041.85 = 2,490.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.32x = 6,041.85 × 2,490.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.32x = 15,044,266.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,044,266.92/4,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.87

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