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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,399.90, 6,071.86 and 2,410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,399.90, 6,071.86 and 2,410.46 is: 3,326.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,399.90 : 6,071.86 = 2,410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,399.90/6,071.86 = 2,410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,399.90x = 6,071.86 × 2,410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,399.90x = 14,635,939.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,635,939.27/4,399.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.43

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