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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.33, 6,053.86 and 2,524.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.33, 6,053.86 and 2,524.25 is: 3,482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.33 : 6,053.86 = 2,524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.33/6,053.86 = 2,524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.33x = 6,053.86 × 2,524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.33x = 15,281,456.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,281,456.11/4,388.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.29

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