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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.99, 6,041.61 and 2,388.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.99, 6,041.61 and 2,388.53 is: 3,296.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.99 : 6,041.61 = 2,388.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.99/6,041.61 = 2,388.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.99x = 6,041.61 × 2,388.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.99x = 14,430,539.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,430,539.69/4,377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.16

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