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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,387.59, 6,054.89 and 2,398.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,387.59, 6,054.89 and 2,398.17 is: 3,309.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,387.59 : 6,054.89 = 2,398.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,387.59/6,054.89 = 2,398.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,387.59x = 6,054.89 × 2,398.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,387.59x = 14,520,643.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520,643.56/4,387.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.48

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