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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.35, 6,061.53 and 2,402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.35, 6,061.53 and 2,402.90 is: 3,316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.35 : 6,061.53 = 2,402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.35/6,061.53 = 2,402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.35x = 6,061.53 × 2,402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.35x = 14,565,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,565,250.44/4,392.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.05

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