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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.98, 6,060.94 and 2,402.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.98, 6,060.94 and 2,402.54 is: 3,315.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.98 : 6,060.94 = 2,402.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.98/6,060.94 = 2,402.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.98x = 6,060.94 × 2,402.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.98x = 14,561,650.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,561,650.79/4,391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.51

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