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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.60, 6,061.61 and 2,403.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.60, 6,061.61 and 2,403.23 is: 3,316.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.60 : 6,061.61 = 2,403.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.60/6,061.61 = 2,403.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.60x = 6,061.61 × 2,403.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.60x = 14,567,400.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,567,400.68/4,392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.35

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