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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.71, 6,041.28 and 2,388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.71, 6,041.28 and 2,388.26 is: 3,295.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.71 : 6,041.28 = 2,388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.71/6,041.28 = 2,388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.71x = 6,041.28 × 2,388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.71x = 14,428,117.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,428,117.17/4,377.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.82

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