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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.96, 6,059.26 and 2,401.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.96, 6,059.26 and 2,401.14 is: 3,313.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.96 : 6,059.26 = 2,401.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.96/6,059.26 = 2,401.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.96x = 6,059.26 × 2,401.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.96x = 14,549,143.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,549,143.77/4,390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.43

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