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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.16, 6,066.58 and 2,507.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.16, 6,066.58 and 2,507.38 is: 3,459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.16 : 6,066.58 = 2,507.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.16/6,066.58 = 2,507.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.16x = 6,066.58 × 2,507.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.16x = 15,211,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,211,208.82/4,397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.33

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