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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.44, 6,047.60 and 2,392.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.44, 6,047.60 and 2,392.94 is: 3,302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.44 : 6,047.60 = 2,392.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.44/6,047.60 = 2,392.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.44x = 6,047.60 × 2,392.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.44x = 14,471,547.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,471,547.10/4,382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.17

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