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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.89, 6,048.14 and 2,494.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.89, 6,048.14 and 2,494.22 is: 3,441.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.89 : 6,048.14 = 2,494.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.89/6,048.14 = 2,494.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.89x = 6,048.14 × 2,494.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.89x = 15,085,391.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085,391.75/4,382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.88

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