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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,337.61, 6,507.38 and 2,388.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,337.61, 6,507.38 and 2,388.81 is: 3,583.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,337.61 : 6,507.38 = 2,388.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,337.61/6,507.38 = 2,388.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,337.61x = 6,507.38 × 2,388.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,337.61x = 15,544,894.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,544,894.42/4,337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.75

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