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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.09, 6,047.34 and 2,392.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.09, 6,047.34 and 2,392.70 is: 3,301.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.09 : 6,047.34 = 2,392.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.09/6,047.34 = 2,392.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.09x = 6,047.34 × 2,392.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.09x = 14,469,470.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,469,470.42/4,382.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.96

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