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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.63, 6,059.03 and 2,401.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.63, 6,059.03 and 2,401.15 is: 3,313.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.63 : 6,059.03 = 2,401.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.63/6,059.03 = 2,401.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.63x = 6,059.03 × 2,401.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.63x = 14,548,639.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,548,639.88/4,390.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.57

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