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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.06, 6,060.81 and 2,402.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.06, 6,060.81 and 2,402.58 is: 3,315.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.06 : 6,060.81 = 2,402.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.06/6,060.81 = 2,402.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.06x = 6,060.81 × 2,402.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.06x = 14,561,580.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,561,580.89/4,392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.43

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