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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.74, 6,060.56 and 2,402.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.74, 6,060.56 and 2,402.31 is: 3,315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.74 : 6,060.56 = 2,402.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.74/6,060.56 = 2,402.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.74x = 6,060.56 × 2,402.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.74x = 14,559,343.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,559,343.89/4,391.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.17

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