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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.45, 6,046.50 and 2,392.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.45, 6,046.50 and 2,392.09 is: 3,301.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.45 : 6,046.50 = 2,392.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.45/6,046.50 = 2,392.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.45x = 6,046.50 × 2,392.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.45x = 14,463,772.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,463,772.19/4,381.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.14

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