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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.99, 6,069.20 and 2,408.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.99, 6,069.20 and 2,408.55 is: 3,323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.99 : 6,069.20 = 2,408.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.99/6,069.20 = 2,408.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.99x = 6,069.20 × 2,408.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.99x = 14,617,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,617,959.62/4,397.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.79

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