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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.26, 6,046.06 and 2,492.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.26, 6,046.06 and 2,492.81 is: 3,440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.26 : 6,046.06 = 2,492.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.26/6,046.06 = 2,492.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.26x = 6,046.06 × 2,492.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.26x = 15,071,654.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,071,654.83/4,381.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.02

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