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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.54, 6,060.44 and 2,402.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.54, 6,060.44 and 2,402.22 is: 3,315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.54 : 6,060.44 = 2,402.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.54/6,060.44 = 2,402.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.54x = 6,060.44 × 2,402.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.54x = 14,558,516.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558,516.18/4,391.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.13

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