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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.98, 6,047.09 and 2,392.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.98, 6,047.09 and 2,392.53 is: 3,301.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.98 : 6,047.09 = 2,392.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.98/6,047.09 = 2,392.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.98x = 6,047.09 × 2,392.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.98x = 14,467,866.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,467,866.04/4,381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.68

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