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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,338.93, 6,501.90 and 2,388.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,338.93, 6,501.90 and 2,388.45 is: 3,579.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,338.93 : 6,501.90 = 2,388.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,338.93/6,501.90 = 2,388.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,338.93x = 6,501.90 × 2,388.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,338.93x = 15,529,463.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,529,463.06/4,338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.10

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