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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.34, 6,056.96 and 2,399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.34, 6,056.96 and 2,399.48 is: 3,311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.34 : 6,056.96 = 2,399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.34/6,056.96 = 2,399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.34x = 6,056.96 × 2,399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.34x = 14,533,554.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,533,554.38/4,389.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.10

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