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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,395.81, 6,066.18 and 2,406.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,395.81, 6,066.18 and 2,406.35 is: 3,320.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,395.81 : 6,066.18 = 2,406.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,395.81/6,066.18 = 2,406.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,395.81x = 6,066.18 × 2,406.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,395.81x = 14,597,321.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,597,321.91/4,395.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.74

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