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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.68, 6,048.25 and 2,494.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.68, 6,048.25 and 2,494.55 is: 3,442.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.68 : 6,048.25 = 2,494.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.68/6,048.25 = 2,494.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.68x = 6,048.25 × 2,494.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.68x = 15,087,625.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,087,625.56/4,382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.56

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