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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.94, 6,045.82 and 2,492.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.94, 6,045.82 and 2,492.79 is: 3,440.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.94 : 6,045.82 = 2,492.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.94/6,045.82 = 2,492.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.94x = 6,045.82 × 2,492.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.94x = 15,070,959.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070,959.64/4,380.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.12

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