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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.50, 6,060.45 and 2,528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.50, 6,060.45 and 2,528.50 is: 3,489.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.50 : 6,060.45 = 2,528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.50/6,060.45 = 2,528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.50x = 6,060.45 × 2,528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.50x = 15,323,847.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,323,847.83/4,391.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.43

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