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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.83, 6,068.77 and 2,408.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.83, 6,068.77 and 2,408.01 is: 3,322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.83 : 6,068.77 = 2,408.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.83/6,068.77 = 2,408.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.83x = 6,068.77 × 2,408.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.83x = 14,613,658.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,613,658.85/4,397.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.92

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