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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.88, 6,045.48 and 2,492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.88, 6,045.48 and 2,492.48 is: 3,440.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.88 : 6,045.48 = 2,492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.88/6,045.48 = 2,492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.88x = 6,045.48 × 2,492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.88x = 15,068,237.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,068,237.99/4,379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.33

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