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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,386.61, 6,052.71 and 2,498.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,386.61, 6,052.71 and 2,498.50 is: 3,447.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,386.61 : 6,052.71 = 2,498.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,386.61/6,052.71 = 2,498.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,386.61x = 6,052.71 × 2,498.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,386.61x = 15,122,695.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,122,695.94/4,386.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.47

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