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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.28, 6,057.68 and 2,501.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.28, 6,057.68 and 2,501.46 is: 3,451.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.28 : 6,057.68 = 2,501.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.28/6,057.68 = 2,501.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.28x = 6,057.68 × 2,501.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.28x = 15,153,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,153,044.21/4,390.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.50

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