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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.97, 6,048.74 and 2,393.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.97, 6,048.74 and 2,393.71 is: 3,303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.97 : 6,048.74 = 2,393.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.97/6,048.74 = 2,393.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.97x = 6,048.74 × 2,393.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.97x = 14,478,911.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,478,911.31/4,382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.45

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