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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,387.91, 6,055.28 and 2,499.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,387.91, 6,055.28 and 2,499.84 is: 3,449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,387.91 : 6,055.28 = 2,499.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,387.91/6,055.28 = 2,499.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,387.91x = 6,055.28 × 2,499.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,387.91x = 15,137,218.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,137,218.66/4,387.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.76

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