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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.45, 6,047.36 and 2,493.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.45, 6,047.36 and 2,493.89 is: 3,441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.45 : 6,047.36 = 2,493.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.45/6,047.36 = 2,493.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.45x = 6,047.36 × 2,493.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.45x = 15,081,439.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,081,439.95/4,382.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.32

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