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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.54, 6,041.07 and 2,489.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.54, 6,041.07 and 2,489.07 is: 3,434.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.54 : 6,041.07 = 2,489.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.54/6,041.07 = 2,489.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.54x = 6,041.07 × 2,489.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.54x = 15,036,646.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,036,646.10/4,377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.95

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