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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.47, 6,040.80 and 2,388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.47, 6,040.80 and 2,388.02 is: 3,295.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.47 : 6,040.80 = 2,388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.47/6,040.80 = 2,388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.47x = 6,040.80 × 2,388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.47x = 14,425,551.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,425,551.22/4,377.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.41

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