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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.42, 6,048.96 and 2,494.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.42, 6,048.96 and 2,494.86 is: 3,442.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.42 : 6,048.96 = 2,494.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.42/6,048.96 = 2,494.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.42x = 6,048.96 × 2,494.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.42x = 15,091,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,091,290.34/4,383.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.81

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