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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.38, 6,061.18 and 2,504.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.38, 6,061.18 and 2,504.27 is: 3,455.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.38 : 6,061.18 = 2,504.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.38/6,061.18 = 2,504.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.38x = 6,061.18 × 2,504.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.38x = 15,178,810.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,178,810.73/4,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.72

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