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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.71, 6,060.37 and 2,503.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.71, 6,060.37 and 2,503.27 is: 3,455.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.71 : 6,060.37 = 2,503.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.71/6,060.37 = 2,503.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.71x = 6,060.37 × 2,503.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.71x = 15,170,748.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,170,748.42/4,390.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.20

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