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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.98, 6,059.41 and 2,401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.98, 6,059.41 and 2,401.52 is: 3,314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.98 : 6,059.41 = 2,401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.98/6,059.41 = 2,401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.98x = 6,059.41 × 2,401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.98x = 14,551,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,551,758.00/4,390.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.01

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