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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.34, 6,047.69 and 2,392.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.34, 6,047.69 and 2,392.95 is: 3,302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.34 : 6,047.69 = 2,392.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.34/6,047.69 = 2,392.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.34x = 6,047.69 × 2,392.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.34x = 14,471,819.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,471,819.79/4,382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.30

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