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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,395.72, 6,065.79 and 2,507.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,395.72, 6,065.79 and 2,507.39 is: 3,460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,395.72 : 6,065.79 = 2,507.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,395.72/6,065.79 = 2,507.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,395.72x = 6,065.79 × 2,507.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,395.72x = 15,209,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,209,270.86/4,395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.02

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