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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.88, 6,052.62 and 2,396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.88, 6,052.62 and 2,396.46 is: 3,307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.88 : 6,052.62 = 2,396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.88/6,052.62 = 2,396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.88x = 6,052.62 × 2,396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.88x = 14,504,861.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,504,861.73/4,385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.17

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