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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.12, 6,055.07 and 2,499.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.12, 6,055.07 and 2,499.70 is: 3,449.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.12 : 6,055.07 = 2,499.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.12/6,055.07 = 2,499.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.12x = 6,055.07 × 2,499.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.12x = 15,135,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,135,858.48/4,388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.28

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