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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,387.64, 6,054.18 and 2,524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,387.64, 6,054.18 and 2,524.28 is: 3,483.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,387.64 : 6,054.18 = 2,524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,387.64/6,054.18 = 2,524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,387.64x = 6,054.18 × 2,524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,387.64x = 15,282,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,282,445.49/4,387.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.07

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