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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.26, 6,051.43 and 2,395.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.26, 6,051.43 and 2,395.79 is: 3,306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.26 : 6,051.43 = 2,395.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.26/6,051.43 = 2,395.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.26x = 6,051.43 × 2,395.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.26x = 14,497,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,497,955.48/4,385.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.07

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