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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.74, 6,043.97 and 2,390.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.74, 6,043.97 and 2,390.38 is: 3,298.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.74 : 6,043.97 = 2,390.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.74/6,043.97 = 2,390.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.74x = 6,043.97 × 2,390.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.74x = 14,447,375.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,447,375.87/4,379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.69

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