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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.69, 6,060.50 and 2,402.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.69, 6,060.50 and 2,402.27 is: 3,315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.69 : 6,060.50 = 2,402.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.69/6,060.50 = 2,402.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.69x = 6,060.50 × 2,402.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.69x = 14,558,974.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558,974.09/4,391.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.12

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