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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.81, 6,060.77 and 2,402.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.81, 6,060.77 and 2,402.55 is: 3,315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.81 : 6,060.77 = 2,402.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.81/6,060.77 = 2,402.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.81x = 6,060.77 × 2,402.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.81x = 14,561,290.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,561,290.95/4,391.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.56

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