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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.08, 6,042.96 and 2,490.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.08, 6,042.96 and 2,490.64 is: 3,436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.08 : 6,042.96 = 2,490.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.08/6,042.96 = 2,490.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.08x = 6,042.96 × 2,490.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.08x = 15,050,837.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,050,837.89/4,379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.99

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