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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.34, 6,057.40 and 2,399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.34, 6,057.40 and 2,399.90 is: 3,311.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.34 : 6,057.40 = 2,399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.34/6,057.40 = 2,399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.34x = 6,057.40 × 2,399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.34x = 14,537,154.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,537,154.26/4,389.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.92

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