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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.81, 6,048.81 and 2,494.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.81, 6,048.81 and 2,494.86 is: 3,443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.81 : 6,048.81 = 2,494.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.81/6,048.81 = 2,494.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.81x = 6,048.81 × 2,494.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.81x = 15,090,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,090,934.12/4,382.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.21

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