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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.28, 6,059.16 and 2,502.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.28, 6,059.16 and 2,502.54 is: 3,453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.28 : 6,059.16 = 2,502.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.28/6,059.16 = 2,502.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.28x = 6,059.16 × 2,502.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.28x = 15,163,290.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,163,290.27/4,390.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.84

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