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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.20, 6,048.39 and 2,494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.20, 6,048.39 and 2,494.64 is: 3,442.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.20 : 6,048.39 = 2,494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.20/6,048.39 = 2,494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.20x = 6,048.39 × 2,494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.20x = 15,088,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,088,570.75/4,383.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.36

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