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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.70, 6,059.12 and 2,401.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.70, 6,059.12 and 2,401.29 is: 3,313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.70 : 6,059.12 = 2,401.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.70/6,059.12 = 2,401.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.70x = 6,059.12 × 2,401.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.70x = 14,549,692.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,549,692.26/4,390.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.76

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