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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.87, 6,070.57 and 2,409.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.87, 6,070.57 and 2,409.61 is: 3,325.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.87 : 6,070.57 = 2,409.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.87/6,070.57 = 2,409.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.87x = 6,070.57 × 2,409.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.87x = 14,627,706.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,627,706.18/4,398.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.33

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