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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.24, 6,061.41 and 2,402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.24, 6,061.41 and 2,402.90 is: 3,316.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.24 : 6,061.41 = 2,402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.24/6,061.41 = 2,402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.24x = 6,061.41 × 2,402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.24x = 14,564,974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,564,974.89/4,392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.07

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