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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.73, 6,041.20 and 2,388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.73, 6,041.20 and 2,388.28 is: 3,295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.73 : 6,041.20 = 2,388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.73/6,041.20 = 2,388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.73x = 6,041.20 × 2,388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.73x = 14,428,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,428,065.19/4,377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.79

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