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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.76, 6,048.17 and 2,393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.76, 6,048.17 and 2,393.28 is: 3,302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.76 : 6,048.17 = 2,393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.76/6,048.17 = 2,393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.76x = 6,048.17 × 2,393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.76x = 14,474,952.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,474,952.33/4,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.70

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