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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.44, 6,060.91 and 2,478.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.44, 6,060.91 and 2,478.18 is: 3,419.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.44 : 6,060.91 = 2,478.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.44/6,060.91 = 2,478.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.44x = 6,060.91 × 2,478.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.44x = 15,020,025.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,020,025.94/4,392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.52

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