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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.57, 6,049.31 and 2,394.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.57, 6,049.31 and 2,394.15 is: 3,303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.57 : 6,049.31 = 2,394.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.57/6,049.31 = 2,394.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.57x = 6,049.31 × 2,394.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.57x = 14,482,955.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,482,955.54/4,383.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.92

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