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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.55, 6,046.49 and 2,392.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.55, 6,046.49 and 2,392.19 is: 3,301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.55 : 6,046.49 = 2,392.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.55/6,046.49 = 2,392.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.55x = 6,046.49 × 2,392.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.55x = 14,464,352.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,464,352.91/4,381.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.20

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