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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,412.83, 6,089.66 and 2,396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,412.83, 6,089.66 and 2,396.20 is: 3,306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,412.83 : 6,089.66 = 2,396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,412.83/6,089.66 = 2,396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,412.83x = 6,089.66 × 2,396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,412.83x = 14,592,049.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,592,049.97/4,412.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.73

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