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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.89, 6,062.31 and 2,403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.89, 6,062.31 and 2,403.56 is: 3,316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.89 : 6,062.31 = 2,403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.89/6,062.31 = 2,403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.89x = 6,062.31 × 2,403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.89x = 14,571,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,571,125.82/4,392.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.98

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