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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.85, 6,045.81 and 2,391.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.85, 6,045.81 and 2,391.35 is: 3,300.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.85 : 6,045.81 = 2,391.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.85/6,045.81 = 2,391.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.85x = 6,045.81 × 2,391.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.85x = 14,457,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,457,647.74/4,380.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.19

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