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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.46, 6,068.64 and 2,408.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.46, 6,068.64 and 2,408.03 is: 3,323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.46 : 6,068.64 = 2,408.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.46/6,068.64 = 2,408.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.46x = 6,068.64 × 2,408.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.46x = 14,613,467.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,613,467.18/4,397.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.16

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