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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.06, 6,054.91 and 2,499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.06, 6,054.91 and 2,499.04 is: 3,448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.06 : 6,054.91 = 2,499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.06/6,054.91 = 2,499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.06x = 6,054.91 × 2,499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.06x = 15,131,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,131,440.90/4,388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.32

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