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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.30, 6,585.90 and 2,308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.30, 6,585.90 and 2,308.80 is: 3,464.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.30 : 6,585.90 = 2,308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.30/6,585.90 = 2,308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.30x = 6,585.90 × 2,308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.30x = 15,205,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,205,525.92/4,389.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.23

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