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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.03, 6,059.63 and 2,401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.03, 6,059.63 and 2,401.58 is: 3,314.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.03 : 6,059.63 = 2,401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.03/6,059.63 = 2,401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.03x = 6,059.63 × 2,401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.03x = 14,552,686.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,552,686.22/4,391.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.19

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