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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.42, 6,061.44 and 2,402.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.42, 6,061.44 and 2,402.97 is: 3,316.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.42 : 6,061.44 = 2,402.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.42/6,061.44 = 2,402.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.42x = 6,061.44 × 2,402.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.42x = 14,565,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,565,458.48/4,392.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.04

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