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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.20, 6,057.96 and 2,501.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.20, 6,057.96 and 2,501.82 is: 3,452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.20 : 6,057.96 = 2,501.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.20/6,057.96 = 2,501.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.20x = 6,057.96 × 2,501.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.20x = 15,155,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,155,925.49/4,390.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.22

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