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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.73, 6,052.26 and 2,396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.73, 6,052.26 and 2,396.28 is: 3,306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.73 : 6,052.26 = 2,396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.73/6,052.26 = 2,396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.73x = 6,052.26 × 2,396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.73x = 14,502,909.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,502,909.59/4,385.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.84

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