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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.57, 6,051.85 and 2,496.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.57, 6,051.85 and 2,496.85 is: 3,445.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.57 : 6,051.85 = 2,496.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.57/6,051.85 = 2,496.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.57x = 6,051.85 × 2,496.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.57x = 15,110,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,110,540.30/4,385.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.52

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