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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.40, 6,055.40 and 2,499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.40, 6,055.40 and 2,499.76 is: 3,449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.40 : 6,055.40 = 2,499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.40/6,055.40 = 2,499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.40x = 6,055.40 × 2,499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.40x = 15,137,046.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,137,046.70/4,388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.33

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