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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.48, 6,059.58 and 2,503.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.48, 6,059.58 and 2,503.15 is: 3,453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.48 : 6,059.58 = 2,503.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.48/6,059.58 = 2,503.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.48x = 6,059.58 × 2,503.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.48x = 15,168,047.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,168,047.23/4,391.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.97

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