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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.41, 6,043.50 and 2,389.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.41, 6,043.50 and 2,389.91 is: 3,298.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.41 : 6,043.50 = 2,389.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.41/6,043.50 = 2,389.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.41x = 6,043.50 × 2,389.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.41x = 14,443,421.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,443,421.09/4,379.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.03

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