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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.24, 6,047.51 and 2,392.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.24, 6,047.51 and 2,392.80 is: 3,302.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.24 : 6,047.51 = 2,392.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.24/6,047.51 = 2,392.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.24x = 6,047.51 × 2,392.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.24x = 14,470,469.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,470,469.96/4,382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.08

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