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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.41, 6,061.38 and 2,402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.41, 6,061.38 and 2,402.96 is: 3,316.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.41 : 6,061.38 = 2,402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.41/6,061.38 = 2,402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.41x = 6,061.38 × 2,402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.41x = 14,565,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,565,223.38/4,392.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.00

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