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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.68, 6,060.45 and 2,402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.68, 6,060.45 and 2,402.20 is: 3,315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.68 : 6,060.45 = 2,402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.68/6,060.45 = 2,402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.68x = 6,060.45 × 2,402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.68x = 14,558,412.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558,412.99/4,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.00

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