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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.68, 6,061.89 and 2,403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.68, 6,061.89 and 2,403.24 is: 3,316.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.68 : 6,061.89 = 2,403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.68/6,061.89 = 2,403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.68x = 6,061.89 × 2,403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.68x = 14,568,146.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,568,146.21/4,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.46

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