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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.48, 6,041.04 and 2,388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.48, 6,041.04 and 2,388.16 is: 3,295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.48 : 6,041.04 = 2,388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.48/6,041.04 = 2,388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.48x = 6,041.04 × 2,388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.48x = 14,426,970.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,426,970.09/4,377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.72

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