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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.42, 6,040.33 and 2,488.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.42, 6,040.33 and 2,488.62 is: 3,434.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.42 : 6,040.33 = 2,488.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.42/6,040.33 = 2,488.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.42x = 6,040.33 × 2,488.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.42x = 15,032,119.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,032,119.97/4,377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.02

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