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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.97, 6,069.86 and 2,510.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.97, 6,069.86 and 2,510.56 is: 3,464.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.97 : 6,069.86 = 2,510.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.97/6,069.86 = 2,510.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.97x = 6,069.86 × 2,510.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.97x = 15,238,719.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238,719.99/4,398.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.16

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