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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,386.74, 6,053.62 and 2,397.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,386.74, 6,053.62 and 2,397.29 is: 3,308.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,386.74 : 6,053.62 = 2,397.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,386.74/6,053.62 = 2,397.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,386.74x = 6,053.62 × 2,397.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,386.74x = 14,512,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,512,270.70/4,386.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.21

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