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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,387.63, 6,055.34 and 2,398.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,387.63, 6,055.34 and 2,398.48 is: 3,310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,387.63 : 6,055.34 = 2,398.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,387.63/6,055.34 = 2,398.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,387.63x = 6,055.34 × 2,398.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,387.63x = 14,523,611.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523,611.88/4,387.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.13

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