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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.19, 6,044.63 and 2,492.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.19, 6,044.63 and 2,492.17 is: 3,438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.19 : 6,044.63 = 2,492.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.19/6,044.63 = 2,492.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.19x = 6,044.63 × 2,492.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.19x = 15,064,217.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,064,217.97/4,381.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.39

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