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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,338.10, 6,502.35 and 2,391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,338.10, 6,502.35 and 2,391.70 is: 3,584.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,338.10 : 6,502.35 = 2,391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,338.10/6,502.35 = 2,391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,338.10x = 6,502.35 × 2,391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,338.10x = 15,551,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,551,670.50/4,338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.90

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