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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.78, 6,046.99 and 2,493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.78, 6,046.99 and 2,493.32 is: 3,440.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.78 : 6,046.99 = 2,493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.78/6,046.99 = 2,493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.78x = 6,046.99 × 2,493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.78x = 15,077,050.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,077,050.87/4,381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.85

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