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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,044.57, 6,066.87 and 2,402.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,044.57, 6,066.87 and 2,402.49 is: 3,603.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,044.57 : 6,066.87 = 2,402.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,044.57/6,066.87 = 2,402.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,044.57x = 6,066.87 × 2,402.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,044.57x = 14,575,608.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,575,608.25/4,044.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.75

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