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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.78, 6,045.45 and 2,391.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.78, 6,045.45 and 2,391.33 is: 3,300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.78 : 6,045.45 = 2,391.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.78/6,045.45 = 2,391.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.78x = 6,045.45 × 2,391.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.78x = 14,456,665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,456,665.95/4,380.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.02

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