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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.71, 6,045.40 and 2,391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.71, 6,045.40 and 2,391.28 is: 3,299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.71 : 6,045.40 = 2,391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.71/6,045.40 = 2,391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.71x = 6,045.40 × 2,391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.71x = 14,456,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,456,248.99/4,380.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.98

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