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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,236.96, 6,354.36 and 2,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,236.96, 6,354.36 and 2,388 is: 3,581.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,236.96 : 6,354.36 = 2,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,236.96/6,354.36 = 2,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,236.96x = 6,354.36 × 2,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,236.96x = 15,174,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,174,211.68/4,236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.39

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