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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.98, 6,515.97 and 2,492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.98, 6,515.97 and 2,492.32 is: 3,738.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.98 : 6,515.97 = 2,492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.98/6,515.97 = 2,492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.98x = 6,515.97 × 2,492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.98x = 16,239,882.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,239,882.35/4,343.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.48

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