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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.28, 6,047.49 and 2,392.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.28, 6,047.49 and 2,392.89 is: 3,302.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.28 : 6,047.49 = 2,392.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.28/6,047.49 = 2,392.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.28x = 6,047.49 × 2,392.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.28x = 14,470,978.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,470,978.35/4,382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.16

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