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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.56, 6,048.24 and 2,494.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.56, 6,048.24 and 2,494.71 is: 3,442.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.56 : 6,048.24 = 2,494.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.56/6,048.24 = 2,494.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.56x = 6,048.24 × 2,494.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.56x = 15,088,604.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,088,604.81/4,383.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.09

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