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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.98, 6,498.23 and 2,387.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.98, 6,498.23 and 2,387.55 is: 3,579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.98 : 6,498.23 = 2,387.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.98/6,498.23 = 2,387.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.98x = 6,498.23 × 2,387.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.98x = 15,514,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,514,821.68/4,333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.81

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