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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.90, 6,041.28 and 2,388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.90, 6,041.28 and 2,388.44 is: 3,295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.90 : 6,041.28 = 2,388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.90/6,041.28 = 2,388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.90x = 6,041.28 × 2,388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.90x = 14,429,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,429,234.80/4,377.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.93

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