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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,411.88, 6,088.50 and 2,523.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,411.88, 6,088.50 and 2,523.64 is: 3,482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,411.88 : 6,088.50 = 2,523.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,411.88/6,088.50 = 2,523.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,411.88x = 6,088.50 × 2,523.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,411.88x = 15,365,160.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,365,160.61/4,411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.68

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