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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.91, 6,059.46 and 2,401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.91, 6,059.46 and 2,401.49 is: 3,314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.91 : 6,059.46 = 2,401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.91/6,059.46 = 2,401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.91x = 6,059.46 × 2,401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.91x = 14,551,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,551,709.16/4,390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.05

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