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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.74, 6,041.36 and 2,388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.74, 6,041.36 and 2,388.37 is: 3,296.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.74 : 6,041.36 = 2,388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.74/6,041.36 = 2,388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.74x = 6,041.36 × 2,388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.74x = 14,428,993.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,428,993.85/4,377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.00

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