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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.49, 6,051.97 and 2,496.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.49, 6,051.97 and 2,496.98 is: 3,445.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.49 : 6,051.97 = 2,496.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.49/6,051.97 = 2,496.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.49x = 6,051.97 × 2,496.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.49x = 15,111,648.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,111,648.05/4,385.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.83

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