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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.90, 6,059.58 and 2,401.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.90, 6,059.58 and 2,401.51 is: 3,314.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.90 : 6,059.58 = 2,401.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.90/6,059.58 = 2,401.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.90x = 6,059.58 × 2,401.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.90x = 14,552,141.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,552,141.97/4,390.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.16

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