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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.84, 6,041.36 and 2,388.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.84, 6,041.36 and 2,388.35 is: 3,295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.84 : 6,041.36 = 2,388.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.84/6,041.36 = 2,388.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.84x = 6,041.36 × 2,388.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.84x = 14,428,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,428,903.23/4,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.90

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