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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.81, 6,059.10 and 2,502.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.81, 6,059.10 and 2,502.44 is: 3,453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.81 : 6,059.10 = 2,502.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.81/6,059.10 = 2,502.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.81x = 6,059.10 × 2,502.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.81x = 15,162,570.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,162,570.10/4,390.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.25

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