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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.51, 6,061.70 and 2,403.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.51, 6,061.70 and 2,403.15 is: 3,316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.51 : 6,061.70 = 2,403.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.51/6,061.70 = 2,403.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.51x = 6,061.70 × 2,403.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.51x = 14,567,157.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,567,157.63/4,392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.37

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