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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.74, 6,046.95 and 2,392.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.74, 6,046.95 and 2,392.45 is: 3,301.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.74 : 6,046.95 = 2,392.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.74/6,046.95 = 2,392.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.74x = 6,046.95 × 2,392.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.74x = 14,466,983.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,466,983.33/4,381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.65

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