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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.04, 6,047.46 and 2,392.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.04, 6,047.46 and 2,392.68 is: 3,302.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.04 : 6,047.46 = 2,392.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.04/6,047.46 = 2,392.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.04x = 6,047.46 × 2,392.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.04x = 14,469,636.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,469,636.59/4,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.03

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