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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,395.72, 6,066.26 and 2,406.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,395.72, 6,066.26 and 2,406.45 is: 3,320.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,395.72 : 6,066.26 = 2,406.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,395.72/6,066.26 = 2,406.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,395.72x = 6,066.26 × 2,406.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,395.72x = 14,598,151.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,598,151.38/4,395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.99

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