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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.62, 6,061.89 and 2,403.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.62, 6,061.89 and 2,403.30 is: 3,316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.62 : 6,061.89 = 2,403.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.62/6,061.89 = 2,403.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.62x = 6,061.89 × 2,403.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.62x = 14,568,540.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,568,540.24/4,392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.60

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