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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.67, 6,061.81 and 2,403.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.67, 6,061.81 and 2,403.19 is: 3,316.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.67 : 6,061.81 = 2,403.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.67/6,061.81 = 2,403.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.67x = 6,061.81 × 2,403.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.67x = 14,567,681.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,567,681.17/4,392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.36

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