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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.67, 6,046.84 and 2,493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.67, 6,046.84 and 2,493.52 is: 3,441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.67 : 6,046.84 = 2,493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.67/6,046.84 = 2,493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.67x = 6,046.84 × 2,493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.67x = 15,077,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,077,916.48/4,381.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.13

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