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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.76, 6,059.10 and 2,401.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.76, 6,059.10 and 2,401.26 is: 3,313.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.76 : 6,059.10 = 2,401.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.76/6,059.10 = 2,401.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.76x = 6,059.10 × 2,401.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.76x = 14,549,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,549,474.47/4,390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.66

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