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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.27, 6,048.90 and 2,393.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.27, 6,048.90 and 2,393.82 is: 3,303.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.27 : 6,048.90 = 2,393.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.27/6,048.90 = 2,393.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.27x = 6,048.90 × 2,393.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.27x = 14,479,977.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,479,977.80/4,383.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.46

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