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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.59, 6,056.27 and 2,399.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.59, 6,056.27 and 2,399.17 is: 3,310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.59 : 6,056.27 = 2,399.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.59/6,056.27 = 2,399.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.59x = 6,056.27 × 2,399.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.59x = 14,530,021.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,530,021.30/4,388.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.86

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