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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.36, 6,061.55 and 2,403.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.36, 6,061.55 and 2,403.05 is: 3,316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.36 : 6,061.55 = 2,403.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.36/6,061.55 = 2,403.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.36x = 6,061.55 × 2,403.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.36x = 14,566,165.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,566,165.40/4,392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.25

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