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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.30, 6,044.83 and 2,491.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.30, 6,044.83 and 2,491.84 is: 3,438.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.30 : 6,044.83 = 2,491.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.30/6,044.83 = 2,491.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.30x = 6,044.83 × 2,491.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.30x = 15,062,749.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,062,749.19/4,380.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.75

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