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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.81, 6,052.95 and 2,497.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.81, 6,052.95 and 2,497.86 is: 3,447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.81 : 6,052.95 = 2,497.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.81/6,052.95 = 2,497.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.81x = 6,052.95 × 2,497.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.81x = 15,119,421.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,119,421.69/4,385.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.35

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