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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,393.79, 6,063.99 and 2,506.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,393.79, 6,063.99 and 2,506.04 is: 3,458.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,393.79 : 6,063.99 = 2,506.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,393.79/6,063.99 = 2,506.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,393.79x = 6,063.99 × 2,506.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,393.79x = 15,196,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,196,601.50/4,393.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.65

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