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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,066.72, 5,611.60 and 2,388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,066.72, 5,611.60 and 2,388.16 is: 3,295.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,066.72 : 5,611.60 = 2,388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,066.72/5,611.60 = 2,388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,066.72x = 5,611.60 × 2,388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,066.72x = 13,401,398.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,401,398.66/4,066.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.38

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