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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.51, 6,045.20 and 2,391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.51, 6,045.20 and 2,391.24 is: 3,299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.51 : 6,045.20 = 2,391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.51/6,045.20 = 2,391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.51x = 6,045.20 × 2,391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.51x = 14,455,524.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,455,524.05/4,380.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.96

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