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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.63, 6,052.58 and 2,396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.63, 6,052.58 and 2,396.48 is: 3,307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.63 : 6,052.58 = 2,396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.63/6,052.58 = 2,396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.63x = 6,052.58 × 2,396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.63x = 14,504,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,504,887.71/4,385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.37

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