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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.49, 6,741.06 and 2,389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.49, 6,741.06 and 2,389.32 is: 3,577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.49 : 6,741.06 = 2,389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.49/6,741.06 = 2,389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.49x = 6,741.06 × 2,389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.49x = 16,106,549.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,106,549.48/4,502.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.25

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