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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.16, 6,055.52 and 2,398.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.16, 6,055.52 and 2,398.71 is: 3,310.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.16 : 6,055.52 = 2,398.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.16/6,055.52 = 2,398.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.16x = 6,055.52 × 2,398.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.16x = 14,525,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,525,436.38/4,388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.14

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