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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.54, 6,061.43 and 2,402.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.54, 6,061.43 and 2,402.97 is: 3,315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.54 : 6,061.43 = 2,402.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.54/6,061.43 = 2,402.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.54x = 6,061.43 × 2,402.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.54x = 14,565,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,565,422.43/4,392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.95

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