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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.85, 6,055.91 and 2,500.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.85, 6,055.91 and 2,500.47 is: 3,450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.85 : 6,055.91 = 2,500.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.85/6,055.91 = 2,500.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.85x = 6,055.91 × 2,500.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.85x = 15,142,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,142,608.78/4,388.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.25

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