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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.53, 6,046.49 and 2,392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.53, 6,046.49 and 2,392.08 is: 3,301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.53 : 6,046.49 = 2,392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.53/6,046.49 = 2,392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.53x = 6,046.49 × 2,392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.53x = 14,463,675.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,463,675.84/4,381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.06

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