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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.92, 6,068.99 and 2,509.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.92, 6,068.99 and 2,509.13 is: 3,461.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.92 : 6,068.99 = 2,509.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.92/6,068.99 = 2,509.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.92x = 6,068.99 × 2,509.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.92x = 15,227,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,227,884.88/4,398.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.74

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