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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.97, 6,046.26 and 2,492.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.97, 6,046.26 and 2,492.86 is: 3,440.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.97 : 6,046.26 = 2,492.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.97/6,046.26 = 2,492.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.97x = 6,046.26 × 2,492.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.97x = 15,072,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,072,479.70/4,380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.44

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