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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,399.72, 6,071.76 and 2,410.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,399.72, 6,071.76 and 2,410.39 is: 3,326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,399.72 : 6,071.76 = 2,410.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,399.72/6,071.76 = 2,410.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,399.72x = 6,071.76 × 2,410.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,399.72x = 14,635,267.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,635,267.18/4,399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.41

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