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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.55, 6,070.57 and 2,509.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.55, 6,070.57 and 2,509.69 is: 3,463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.55 : 6,070.57 = 2,509.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.55/6,070.57 = 2,509.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.55x = 6,070.57 × 2,509.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.55x = 15,235,236.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,235,236.27/4,398.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.70

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