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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.45, 6,055.98 and 2,398.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.45, 6,055.98 and 2,398.91 is: 3,310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.45 : 6,055.98 = 2,398.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.45/6,055.98 = 2,398.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.45x = 6,055.98 × 2,398.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.45x = 14,527,750.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,527,750.98/4,388.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.45

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