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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.55, 6,049.43 and 2,394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.55, 6,049.43 and 2,394.20 is: 3,304.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.55 : 6,049.43 = 2,394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.55/6,049.43 = 2,394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.55x = 6,049.43 × 2,394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.55x = 14,483,545.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,483,545.31/4,383.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.07

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