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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.52, 6,047.96 and 2,393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.52, 6,047.96 and 2,393.16 is: 3,302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.52 : 6,047.96 = 2,393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.52/6,047.96 = 2,393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.52x = 6,047.96 × 2,393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.52x = 14,473,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,473,723.99/4,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.60

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