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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.62, 6,041.00 and 2,388.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.62, 6,041.00 and 2,388.21 is: 3,295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.62 : 6,041.00 = 2,388.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.62/6,041.00 = 2,388.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.62x = 6,041.00 × 2,388.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.62x = 14,427,164.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,427,164.67/4,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.67

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