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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.50, 6,046.56 and 2,392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.50, 6,046.56 and 2,392.14 is: 3,301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.50 : 6,046.56 = 2,392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.50/6,046.56 = 2,392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.50x = 6,046.56 × 2,392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.50x = 14,464,218.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,464,218.04/4,381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.20

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