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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.16, 6,047.34 and 2,392.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.16, 6,047.34 and 2,392.71 is: 3,301.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.16 : 6,047.34 = 2,392.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.16/6,047.34 = 2,392.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.16x = 6,047.34 × 2,392.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.16x = 14,469,518.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,469,518.93/4,382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.91

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