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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.14, 6,042.97 and 2,490.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.14, 6,042.97 and 2,490.47 is: 3,436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.14 : 6,042.97 = 2,490.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.14/6,042.97 = 2,490.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.14x = 6,042.97 × 2,490.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.14x = 15,049,799.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,049,799.05/4,379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.70

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