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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.36, 6,055.94 and 2,398.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.36, 6,055.94 and 2,398.92 is: 3,310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.36 : 6,055.94 = 2,398.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.36/6,055.94 = 2,398.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.36x = 6,055.94 × 2,398.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.36x = 14,527,703.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,527,703.59/4,388.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.51

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