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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,394.18, 6,063.96 and 2,377.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,394.18, 6,063.96 and 2,377.59 is: 3,281.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,394.18 : 6,063.96 = 2,377.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,394.18/6,063.96 = 2,377.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,394.18x = 6,063.96 × 2,377.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,394.18x = 14,417,598.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,417,598.77/4,394.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.07

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