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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,399.79, 6,071.78 and 2,410.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,399.79, 6,071.78 and 2,410.54 is: 3,326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,399.79 : 6,071.78 = 2,410.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,399.79/6,071.78 = 2,410.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,399.79x = 6,071.78 × 2,410.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,399.79x = 14,636,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,636,238.20/4,399.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.58

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