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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,378.48, 6,041.70 and 2,490.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,378.48, 6,041.70 and 2,490.16 is: 3,436.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,378.48 : 6,041.70 = 2,490.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,378.48/6,041.70 = 2,490.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,378.48x = 6,041.70 × 2,490.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,378.48x = 15,044,799.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,044,799.67/4,378.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.08

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