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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.89, 6,041.66 and 2,489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.89, 6,041.66 and 2,489.80 is: 3,436.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.89 : 6,041.66 = 2,489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.89/6,041.66 = 2,489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.89x = 6,041.66 × 2,489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.89x = 15,042,538.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,042,538.35/4,377.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.03

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