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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.55, 6,046.35 and 2,392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.55, 6,046.35 and 2,392.01 is: 3,300.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.55 : 6,046.35 = 2,392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.55/6,046.35 = 2,392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.55x = 6,046.35 × 2,392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.55x = 14,462,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,462,929.66/4,381.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.87

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