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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.50, 6,044.87 and 2,391.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.50, 6,044.87 and 2,391.03 is: 3,299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.50 : 6,044.87 = 2,391.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.50/6,044.87 = 2,391.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.50x = 6,044.87 × 2,391.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.50x = 14,453,453.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,453,453.56/4,380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.50

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