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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.91, 6,060.69 and 2,402.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.91, 6,060.69 and 2,402.45 is: 3,315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.91 : 6,060.69 = 2,402.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.91/6,060.69 = 2,402.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.91x = 6,060.69 × 2,402.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.91x = 14,560,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,560,504.69/4,391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.30

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