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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.41, 6,059.31 and 2,502.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.41, 6,059.31 and 2,502.91 is: 3,453.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.41 : 6,059.31 = 2,502.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.41/6,059.31 = 2,502.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.41x = 6,059.31 × 2,502.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.41x = 15,165,907.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,165,907.59/4,391.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.54

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