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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,415.61, 6,093.36 and 2,398.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,415.61, 6,093.36 and 2,398.92 is: 3,310.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,415.61 : 6,093.36 = 2,398.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,415.61/6,093.36 = 2,398.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,415.61x = 6,093.36 × 2,398.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,415.61x = 14,617,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,617,483.17/4,415.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.41

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