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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.81, 6,069.08 and 2,408.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.81, 6,069.08 and 2,408.45 is: 3,323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.81 : 6,069.08 = 2,408.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.81/6,069.08 = 2,408.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.81x = 6,069.08 × 2,408.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.81x = 14,617,063.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,617,063.68/4,397.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.71

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