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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.93, 6,052.51 and 2,396.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.93, 6,052.51 and 2,396.44 is: 3,307.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.93 : 6,052.51 = 2,396.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.93/6,052.51 = 2,396.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.93x = 6,052.51 × 2,396.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.93x = 14,504,480.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,504,480.89/4,385.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.05

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