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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.59, 6,061.77 and 2,403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.59, 6,061.77 and 2,403.14 is: 3,316.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.59 : 6,061.77 = 2,403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.59/6,061.77 = 2,403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.59x = 6,061.77 × 2,403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.59x = 14,567,281.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,567,281.96/4,392.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.33

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