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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.65, 6,046.70 and 2,392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.65, 6,046.70 and 2,392.25 is: 3,301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.65 : 6,046.70 = 2,392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.65/6,046.70 = 2,392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.65x = 6,046.70 × 2,392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.65x = 14,465,218.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,465,218.08/4,381.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.32

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