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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.78, 6,048.37 and 2,393.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.78, 6,048.37 and 2,393.47 is: 3,303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.78 : 6,048.37 = 2,393.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.78/6,048.37 = 2,393.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.78x = 6,048.37 × 2,393.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.78x = 14,476,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,476,592.14/4,382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.06

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