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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.98, 6,061.88 and 2,403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.98, 6,061.88 and 2,403.52 is: 3,316.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.98 : 6,061.88 = 2,403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.98/6,061.88 = 2,403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.98x = 6,061.88 × 2,403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.98x = 14,569,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569,849.82/4,392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.62

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