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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.78, 6,068.89 and 2,408.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.78, 6,068.89 and 2,408.34 is: 3,323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.78 : 6,068.89 = 2,408.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.78/6,068.89 = 2,408.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.78x = 6,068.89 × 2,408.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.78x = 14,615,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,615,950.54/4,397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.48

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