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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.94, 6,048.58 and 2,494.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.94, 6,048.58 and 2,494.79 is: 3,442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.94 : 6,048.58 = 2,494.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.94/6,048.58 = 2,494.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.94x = 6,048.58 × 2,494.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.94x = 15,089,936.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,089,936.90/4,382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.88

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