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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.38, 6,061.63 and 2,402.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.38, 6,061.63 and 2,402.94 is: 3,316.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.38 : 6,061.63 = 2,402.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.38/6,061.63 = 2,402.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.38x = 6,061.63 × 2,402.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.38x = 14,565,690.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,565,690.87/4,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.13

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