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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.31, 6,016.83 and 2,420.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.31, 6,016.83 and 2,420.06 is: 3,339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.31 : 6,016.83 = 2,420.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.31/6,016.83 = 2,420.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.31x = 6,016.83 × 2,420.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.31x = 14,561,082.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,561,082.09/4,360.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.46

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