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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.89, 6,070.41 and 2,511.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.89, 6,070.41 and 2,511.58 is: 3,465.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.89 : 6,070.41 = 2,511.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.89/6,070.41 = 2,511.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.89x = 6,070.41 × 2,511.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.89x = 15,246,284.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,246,284.62/4,398.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.94

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