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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.48, 6,048.33 and 2,494.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.48, 6,048.33 and 2,494.37 is: 3,442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.48 : 6,048.33 = 2,494.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.48/6,048.33 = 2,494.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.48x = 6,048.33 × 2,494.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.48x = 15,086,742.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,086,742.66/4,382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.52

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