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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.44, 6,041.06 and 2,387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.44, 6,041.06 and 2,387.92 is: 3,295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.44 : 6,041.06 = 2,387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.44/6,041.06 = 2,387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.44x = 6,041.06 × 2,387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.44x = 14,425,568.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,425,568.00/4,377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.43

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