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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.31, 6,055.63 and 2,398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.31, 6,055.63 and 2,398.84 is: 3,310.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.31 : 6,055.63 = 2,398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.31/6,055.63 = 2,398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.31x = 6,055.63 × 2,398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.31x = 14,526,466.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,526,466.33/4,388.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.26

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