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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.26, 6,058.41 and 2,400.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.26, 6,058.41 and 2,400.76 is: 3,312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.26 : 6,058.41 = 2,400.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.26/6,058.41 = 2,400.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.26x = 6,058.41 × 2,400.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.26x = 14,544,788.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,544,788.39/4,390.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.97

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