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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.72, 6,056.25 and 2,399.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.72, 6,056.25 and 2,399.27 is: 3,310.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.72 : 6,056.25 = 2,399.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.72/6,056.25 = 2,399.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.72x = 6,056.25 × 2,399.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.72x = 14,530,578.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,530,578.94/4,388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.89

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