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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.49, 6,068.40 and 2,508.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.49, 6,068.40 and 2,508.71 is: 3,461.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.49 : 6,068.40 = 2,508.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.49/6,068.40 = 2,508.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.49x = 6,068.40 × 2,508.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.49x = 15,223,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,223,840.59/4,398.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.16

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