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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.13, 6,047.42 and 2,392.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.13, 6,047.42 and 2,392.71 is: 3,301.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.13 : 6,047.42 = 2,392.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.13/6,047.42 = 2,392.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.13x = 6,047.42 × 2,392.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.13x = 14,469,710.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,469,710.34/4,382.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.98

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