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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.62, 6,049.38 and 2,394.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.62, 6,049.38 and 2,394.17 is: 3,303.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.62 : 6,049.38 = 2,394.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.62/6,049.38 = 2,394.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.62x = 6,049.38 × 2,394.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.62x = 14,483,213.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,483,213.87/4,383.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.94

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