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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.46, 6,061.51 and 2,403.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.46, 6,061.51 and 2,403.01 is: 3,316.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.46 : 6,061.51 = 2,403.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.46/6,061.51 = 2,403.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.46x = 6,061.51 × 2,403.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.46x = 14,565,869.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,565,869.15/4,392.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.11

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