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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.91, 6,069.21 and 2,408.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.91, 6,069.21 and 2,408.55 is: 3,323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.91 : 6,069.21 = 2,408.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.91/6,069.21 = 2,408.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.91x = 6,069.21 × 2,408.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.91x = 14,617,995.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,617,995.75/4,397.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.85

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