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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.59, 6,038.46 and 2,386.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.59, 6,038.46 and 2,386.26 is: 3,293.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.59 : 6,038.46 = 2,386.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.59/6,038.46 = 2,386.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.59x = 6,038.46 × 2,386.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.59x = 14,409,312.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,409,312.92/4,375.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.11

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