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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,378.54, 6,042.46 and 2,490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,378.54, 6,042.46 and 2,490.08 is: 3,436.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,378.54 : 6,042.46 = 2,490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,378.54/6,042.46 = 2,490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,378.54x = 6,042.46 × 2,490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,378.54x = 15,046,208.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046,208.80/4,378.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.35

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