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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.49, 6,059.04 and 2,502.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.49, 6,059.04 and 2,502.37 is: 3,453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.49 : 6,059.04 = 2,502.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.49/6,059.04 = 2,502.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.49x = 6,059.04 × 2,502.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.49x = 15,161,924.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161,924.03/4,390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.36

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