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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,395.95, 6,066.38 and 2,406.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,395.95, 6,066.38 and 2,406.47 is: 3,320.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,395.95 : 6,066.38 = 2,406.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,395.95/6,066.38 = 2,406.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,395.95x = 6,066.38 × 2,406.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,395.95x = 14,598,537.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,598,537.16/4,395.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.91

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