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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396.53, 6,066.95 and 2,406.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396.53, 6,066.95 and 2,406.97 is: 3,321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396.53 : 6,066.95 = 2,406.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396.53/6,066.95 = 2,406.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396.53x = 6,066.95 × 2,406.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396.53x = 14,602,941.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,602,941.60/4,396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.47

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