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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,338.63, 5,986.78 and 2,450.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,338.63, 5,986.78 and 2,450.45 is: 3,381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,338.63 : 5,986.78 = 2,450.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,338.63/5,986.78 = 2,450.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,338.63x = 5,986.78 × 2,450.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,338.63x = 14,670,313.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,670,313.89/4,338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.32

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