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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,393.64, 6,062.98 and 2,530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,393.64, 6,062.98 and 2,530.60 is: 3,492.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,393.64 : 6,062.98 = 2,530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,393.64/6,062.98 = 2,530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,393.64x = 6,062.98 × 2,530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,393.64x = 15,342,977.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,342,977.19/4,393.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.09

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