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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.79, 6,046.95 and 2,392.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.79, 6,046.95 and 2,392.42 is: 3,301.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.79 : 6,046.95 = 2,392.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.79/6,046.95 = 2,392.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.79x = 6,046.95 × 2,392.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.79x = 14,466,835.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,466,835.85/4,381.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.59

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