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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.34, 6,047.55 and 2,392.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.34, 6,047.55 and 2,392.91 is: 3,302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.34 : 6,047.55 = 2,392.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.34/6,047.55 = 2,392.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.34x = 6,047.55 × 2,392.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.34x = 14,471,230.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,471,230.91/4,382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.17

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