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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.92, 6,041.52 and 2,388.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.92, 6,041.52 and 2,388.42 is: 3,296.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.92 : 6,041.52 = 2,388.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.92/6,041.52 = 2,388.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.92x = 6,041.52 × 2,388.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.92x = 14,429,687.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,429,687.20/4,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.02

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