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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.70, 6,046.68 and 2,392.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.70, 6,046.68 and 2,392.30 is: 3,301.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.70 : 6,046.68 = 2,392.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.70/6,046.68 = 2,392.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.70x = 6,046.68 × 2,392.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.70x = 14,465,489.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,465,489.09/4,381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.35

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