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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.04, 6,048.72 and 2,494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.04, 6,048.72 and 2,494.40 is: 3,442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.04 : 6,048.72 = 2,494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.04/6,048.72 = 2,494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.04x = 6,048.72 × 2,494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.04x = 15,087,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,087,927.17/4,383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.34

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