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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.02, 6,047.33 and 2,392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.02, 6,047.33 and 2,392.73 is: 3,302.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.02 : 6,047.33 = 2,392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.02/6,047.33 = 2,392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.02x = 6,047.33 × 2,392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.02x = 14,469,618.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,469,618.77/4,382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.04

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