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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,384, 6,050.10 and 2,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,384, 6,050.10 and 2,521 is: 3,479.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,384 : 6,050.10 = 2,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,384/6,050.10 = 2,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,384x = 6,050.10 × 2,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,384x = 15,252,302.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,252,302.10/4,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.08

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