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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.43, 6,047.52 and 2,392.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.43, 6,047.52 and 2,392.59 is: 3,301.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.43 : 6,047.52 = 2,392.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.43/6,047.52 = 2,392.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.43x = 6,047.52 × 2,392.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.43x = 14,469,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,469,249.58/4,382.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.65

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