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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.28, 6,051.74 and 2,395.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.28, 6,051.74 and 2,395.86 is: 3,306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.28 : 6,051.74 = 2,395.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.28/6,051.74 = 2,395.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.28x = 6,051.74 × 2,395.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.28x = 14,499,121.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,499,121.80/4,385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.32

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