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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.59, 6,047.89 and 2,393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.59, 6,047.89 and 2,393.16 is: 3,302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.59 : 6,047.89 = 2,393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.59/6,047.89 = 2,393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.59x = 6,047.89 × 2,393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.59x = 14,473,562.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,473,562.45/4,382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.52

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