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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.20, 6,048.74 and 2,393.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.20, 6,048.74 and 2,393.74 is: 3,303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.20 : 6,048.74 = 2,393.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.20/6,048.74 = 2,393.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.20x = 6,048.74 × 2,393.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.20x = 14,479,110.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,479,110.89/4,383.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.32

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