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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,393.46, 6,062.98 and 2,404.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,393.46, 6,062.98 and 2,404.02 is: 3,317.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,393.46 : 6,062.98 = 2,404.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,393.46/6,062.98 = 2,404.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,393.46x = 6,062.98 × 2,404.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,393.46x = 14,575,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,575,525.18/4,393.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.55

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