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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.72, 6,046.80 and 2,392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.72, 6,046.80 and 2,392.28 is: 3,301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.72 : 6,046.80 = 2,392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.72/6,046.80 = 2,392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.72x = 6,046.80 × 2,392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.72x = 14,465,638.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,465,638.70/4,381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.36

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