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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.20, 6,044.42 and 2,491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.20, 6,044.42 and 2,491.52 is: 3,438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.20 : 6,044.42 = 2,491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.20/6,044.42 = 2,491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.20x = 6,044.42 × 2,491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.20x = 15,059,799.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,059,799.55/4,380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.15

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