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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.07, 6,055.58 and 2,398.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.07, 6,055.58 and 2,398.59 is: 3,310.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.07 : 6,055.58 = 2,398.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.07/6,055.58 = 2,398.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.07x = 6,055.58 × 2,398.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.07x = 14,524,841.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,524,841.64/4,388.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.08

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