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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.41, 6,055.90 and 2,398.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.41, 6,055.90 and 2,398.95 is: 3,310.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.41 : 6,055.90 = 2,398.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.41/6,055.90 = 2,398.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.41x = 6,055.90 × 2,398.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.41x = 14,527,795.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,527,795.31/4,388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.49

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