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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.02, 6,051.08 and 2,497.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.02, 6,051.08 and 2,497.06 is: 3,445.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.02 : 6,051.08 = 2,497.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.02/6,051.08 = 2,497.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.02x = 6,051.08 × 2,497.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.02x = 15,109,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,109,909.82/4,385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.80

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