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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.46, 6,047.51 and 2,493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.46, 6,047.51 and 2,493.76 is: 3,441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.46 : 6,047.51 = 2,493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.46/6,047.51 = 2,493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.46x = 6,047.51 × 2,493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.46x = 15,081,038.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,081,038.54/4,382.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.23

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