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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.61, 6,068.70 and 2,408.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.61, 6,068.70 and 2,408.15 is: 3,323.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.61 : 6,068.70 = 2,408.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.61/6,068.70 = 2,408.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.61x = 6,068.70 × 2,408.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.61x = 14,614,314.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,614,314.17/4,397.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.24

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