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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,394.58, 6,064.54 and 2,377.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,394.58, 6,064.54 and 2,377.99 is: 3,281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,394.58 : 6,064.54 = 2,377.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,394.58/6,064.54 = 2,377.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,394.58x = 6,064.54 × 2,377.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,394.58x = 14,421,415.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,421,415.47/4,394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.64

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