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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.30, 6,060.42 and 2,503.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.30, 6,060.42 and 2,503.36 is: 3,454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.30 : 6,060.42 = 2,503.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.30/6,060.42 = 2,503.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.30x = 6,060.42 × 2,503.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.30x = 15,171,386.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,171,386.50/4,392.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.09

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