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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.91, 6,059.22 and 2,401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.91, 6,059.22 and 2,401.46 is: 3,313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.91 : 6,059.22 = 2,401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.91/6,059.22 = 2,401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.91x = 6,059.22 × 2,401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.91x = 14,550,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,550,974.46/4,390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.89

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