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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.68, 6,057.69 and 2,400.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.68, 6,057.69 and 2,400.19 is: 3,312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.68 : 6,057.69 = 2,400.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.68/6,057.69 = 2,400.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.68x = 6,057.69 × 2,400.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.68x = 14,539,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,539,606.96/4,389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.22

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