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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.04, 6,068.03 and 2,508.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.04, 6,068.03 and 2,508.89 is: 3,462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.04 : 6,068.03 = 2,508.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.04/6,068.03 = 2,508.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.04x = 6,068.03 × 2,508.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.04x = 15,223,976.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,223,976.90/4,397.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.32

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