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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.59, 6,060.42 and 2,402.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.59, 6,060.42 and 2,402.14 is: 3,314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.59 : 6,060.42 = 2,402.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.59/6,060.42 = 2,402.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.59x = 6,060.42 × 2,402.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.59x = 14,557,977.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,557,977.30/4,391.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.97

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