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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.50, 6,068.46 and 2,407.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.50, 6,068.46 and 2,407.96 is: 3,322.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.50 : 6,068.46 = 2,407.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.50/6,068.46 = 2,407.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.50x = 6,068.46 × 2,407.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.50x = 14,612,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,612,608.94/4,397.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.94

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