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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.96, 6,059.44 and 2,401.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.96, 6,059.44 and 2,401.51 is: 3,314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.96 : 6,059.44 = 2,401.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.96/6,059.44 = 2,401.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.96x = 6,059.44 × 2,401.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.96x = 14,551,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,551,805.75/4,390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.04

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