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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.48, 6,052.08 and 2,396.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.48, 6,052.08 and 2,396.12 is: 3,306.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.48 : 6,052.08 = 2,396.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.48/6,052.08 = 2,396.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.48x = 6,052.08 × 2,396.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.48x = 14,501,509.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,501,509.93/4,385.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.71

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