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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.92, 6,056.73 and 2,399.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.92, 6,056.73 and 2,399.47 is: 3,311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.92 : 6,056.73 = 2,399.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.92/6,056.73 = 2,399.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.92x = 6,056.73 × 2,399.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.92x = 14,532,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,532,955.65/4,388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.28

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