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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.02, 6,046.98 and 2,392.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.02, 6,046.98 and 2,392.53 is: 3,301.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.02 : 6,046.98 = 2,392.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.02/6,046.98 = 2,392.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.02x = 6,046.98 × 2,392.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.02x = 14,467,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,467,581.06/4,382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.58

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