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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.22, 6,046.26 and 2,493.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.22, 6,046.26 and 2,493.14 is: 3,440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.22 : 6,046.26 = 2,493.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.22/6,046.26 = 2,493.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.22x = 6,046.26 × 2,493.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.22x = 15,074,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,074,172.66/4,381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.63

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