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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,395.94, 6,066.40 and 2,406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,395.94, 6,066.40 and 2,406.62 is: 3,321.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,395.94 : 6,066.40 = 2,406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,395.94/6,066.40 = 2,406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,395.94x = 6,066.40 × 2,406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,395.94x = 14,599,483.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,599,483.22/4,395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.13

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