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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.68, 6,046.87 and 2,493.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.68, 6,046.87 and 2,493.55 is: 3,441.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.68 : 6,046.87 = 2,493.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.68/6,046.87 = 2,493.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.68x = 6,046.87 × 2,493.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.68x = 15,078,142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,078,142.45/4,381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.18

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