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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.34, 6,055.86 and 2,398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.34, 6,055.86 and 2,398.88 is: 3,310.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.34 : 6,055.86 = 2,398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.34/6,055.86 = 2,398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.34x = 6,055.86 × 2,398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.34x = 14,527,305.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,527,305.57/4,388.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.43

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