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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396.03, 6,066.36 and 2,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396.03, 6,066.36 and 2,406.60 is: 3,321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396.03 : 6,066.36 = 2,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396.03/6,066.36 = 2,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396.03x = 6,066.36 × 2,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396.03x = 14,599,301.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,599,301.98/4,396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.02

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