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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.35, 6,061.42 and 2,504.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.35, 6,061.42 and 2,504.01 is: 3,455.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.35 : 6,061.42 = 2,504.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.35/6,061.42 = 2,504.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.35x = 6,061.42 × 2,504.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.35x = 15,177,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,177,871.45/4,392.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.52

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