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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.72, 6,057.63 and 2,400.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.72, 6,057.63 and 2,400.27 is: 3,312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.72 : 6,057.63 = 2,400.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.72/6,057.63 = 2,400.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.72x = 6,057.63 × 2,400.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.72x = 14,539,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,539,947.56/4,389.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.27

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