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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.89, 6,060.93 and 2,402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.89, 6,060.93 and 2,402.56 is: 3,315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.89 : 6,060.93 = 2,402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.89/6,060.93 = 2,402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.89x = 6,060.93 × 2,402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.89x = 14,561,735.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,561,735.97/4,391.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.60

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