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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.63, 6,052.21 and 2,396.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.63, 6,052.21 and 2,396.07 is: 3,306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.63 : 6,052.21 = 2,396.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.63/6,052.21 = 2,396.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.63x = 6,052.21 × 2,396.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.63x = 14,501,512.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,501,512.82/4,385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.60

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