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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,378.80, 6,042.91 and 2,490.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,378.80, 6,042.91 and 2,490.55 is: 3,437.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,378.80 : 6,042.91 = 2,490.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,378.80/6,042.91 = 2,490.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,378.80x = 6,042.91 × 2,490.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,378.80x = 15,050,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,050,169.50/4,378.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.06

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