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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.73, 6,048.20 and 2,393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.73, 6,048.20 and 2,393.30 is: 3,302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.73 : 6,048.20 = 2,393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.73/6,048.20 = 2,393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.73x = 6,048.20 × 2,393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.73x = 14,475,114.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,475,114.85/4,382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.76

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