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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.97, 6,059.76 and 2,503.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.97, 6,059.76 and 2,503.13 is: 3,454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.97 : 6,059.76 = 2,503.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.97/6,059.76 = 2,503.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.97x = 6,059.76 × 2,503.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.97x = 15,168,367.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,168,367.05/4,390.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.45

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