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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.32, 6,046.04 and 2,492.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.32, 6,046.04 and 2,492.98 is: 3,440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.32 : 6,046.04 = 2,492.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.32/6,046.04 = 2,492.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.32x = 6,046.04 × 2,492.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.32x = 15,072,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,072,656.80/4,381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.21

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