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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.97, 6,058.38 and 2,502.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.97, 6,058.38 and 2,502.13 is: 3,453.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.97 : 6,058.38 = 2,502.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.97/6,058.38 = 2,502.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.97x = 6,058.38 × 2,502.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.97x = 15,158,854.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,158,854.35/4,389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.07

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