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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.62, 6,060.39 and 2,402.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.62, 6,060.39 and 2,402.26 is: 3,315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.62 : 6,060.39 = 2,402.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.62/6,060.39 = 2,402.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.62x = 6,060.39 × 2,402.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.62x = 14,558,632.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558,632.48/4,391.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.09

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