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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.14, 6,059.60 and 2,502.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.14, 6,059.60 and 2,502.71 is: 3,454.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.14 : 6,059.60 = 2,502.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.14/6,059.60 = 2,502.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.14x = 6,059.60 × 2,502.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.14x = 15,165,410.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,165,410.81/4,390.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.42

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