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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.91, 6,052.64 and 2,396.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.91, 6,052.64 and 2,396.55 is: 3,307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.91 : 6,052.64 = 2,396.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.91/6,052.64 = 2,396.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.91x = 6,052.64 × 2,396.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.91x = 14,505,442.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,505,442.41/4,385.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.28

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