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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.82, 6,056.61 and 2,399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.82, 6,056.61 and 2,399.34 is: 3,311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.82 : 6,056.61 = 2,399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.82/6,056.61 = 2,399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.82x = 6,056.61 × 2,399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.82x = 14,531,866.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,531,866.64/4,388.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.11

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