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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.66, 6,052.16 and 2,396.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.66, 6,052.16 and 2,396.21 is: 3,306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.66 : 6,052.16 = 2,396.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.66/6,052.16 = 2,396.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.66x = 6,052.16 × 2,396.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.66x = 14,502,204.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,502,204.07/4,385.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.74

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