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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.67, 6,048.03 and 2,393.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.67, 6,048.03 and 2,393.21 is: 3,302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.67 : 6,048.03 = 2,393.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.67/6,048.03 = 2,393.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.67x = 6,048.03 × 2,393.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.67x = 14,474,175.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,474,175.64/4,382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.59

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