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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.41, 6,057.95 and 2,501.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.41, 6,057.95 and 2,501.67 is: 3,452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.41 : 6,057.95 = 2,501.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.41/6,057.95 = 2,501.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.41x = 6,057.95 × 2,501.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.41x = 15,154,991.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,154,991.78/4,389.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.63

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