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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.44, 6,059.46 and 2,501.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.44, 6,059.46 and 2,501.56 is: 3,452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.44 : 6,059.46 = 2,501.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.44/6,059.46 = 2,501.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.44x = 6,059.46 × 2,501.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.44x = 15,158,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,158,102.76/4,390.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.52

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