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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.61, 6,059.04 and 2,401.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.61, 6,059.04 and 2,401.35 is: 3,313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.61 : 6,059.04 = 2,401.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.61/6,059.04 = 2,401.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.61x = 6,059.04 × 2,401.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.61x = 14,549,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,549,875.70/4,390.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.87

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