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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,387.59, 6,055.26 and 2,498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,387.59, 6,055.26 and 2,498.76 is: 3,448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,387.59 : 6,055.26 = 2,498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,387.59/6,055.26 = 2,498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,387.59x = 6,055.26 × 2,498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,387.59x = 15,130,611.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,130,611.20/4,387.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.51

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