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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.96, 6,041.65 and 2,388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.96, 6,041.65 and 2,388.62 is: 3,296.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.96 : 6,041.65 = 2,388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.96/6,041.65 = 2,388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.96x = 6,041.65 × 2,388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.96x = 14,431,215.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,431,215.16/4,377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.33

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