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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.61, 6,058.98 and 2,502.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.61, 6,058.98 and 2,502.31 is: 3,453.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.61 : 6,058.98 = 2,502.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.61/6,058.98 = 2,502.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.61x = 6,058.98 × 2,502.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.61x = 15,161,415.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161,415.95/4,390.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.15

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