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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.66, 6,046.78 and 2,392.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.66, 6,046.78 and 2,392.29 is: 3,301.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.66 : 6,046.78 = 2,392.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.66/6,046.78 = 2,392.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.66x = 6,046.78 × 2,392.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.66x = 14,465,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,465,654.48/4,381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.41

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