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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.51, 6,057.30 and 2,399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.51, 6,057.30 and 2,399.68 is: 3,311.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.51 : 6,057.30 = 2,399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.51/6,057.30 = 2,399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.51x = 6,057.30 × 2,399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.51x = 14,535,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,535,581.66/4,389.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.44

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