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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.35, 6,068.99 and 2,509.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.35, 6,068.99 and 2,509.93 is: 3,463.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.35 : 6,068.99 = 2,509.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.35/6,068.99 = 2,509.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.35x = 6,068.99 × 2,509.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.35x = 15,232,753.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,232,753.93/4,398.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.29

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