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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.02, 6,048.32 and 2,495.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.02, 6,048.32 and 2,495.06 is: 3,443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.02 : 6,048.32 = 2,495.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.02/6,048.32 = 2,495.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.02x = 6,048.32 × 2,495.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.02x = 15,090,936.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,090,936.42/4,383.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.05

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