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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.52, 6,044.86 and 2,491.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.52, 6,044.86 and 2,491.84 is: 3,438.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.52 : 6,044.86 = 2,491.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.52/6,044.86 = 2,491.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.52x = 6,044.86 × 2,491.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.52x = 15,062,823.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,062,823.94/4,380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.59

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