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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.44, 6,069.86 and 2,409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.44, 6,069.86 and 2,409 is: 3,324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.44 : 6,069.86 = 2,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.44/6,069.86 = 2,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.44x = 6,069.86 × 2,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.44x = 14,622,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,622,292.74/4,398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.43

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