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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.93, 6,047.21 and 2,493.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.93, 6,047.21 and 2,493.80 is: 3,441.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.93 : 6,047.21 = 2,493.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.93/6,047.21 = 2,493.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.93x = 6,047.21 × 2,493.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.93x = 15,080,508.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,080,508.30/4,381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.52

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