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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.68, 6,049.32 and 2,394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.68, 6,049.32 and 2,394.20 is: 3,303.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.68 : 6,049.32 = 2,394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.68/6,049.32 = 2,394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.68x = 6,049.32 × 2,394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.68x = 14,483,281.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,483,281.94/4,383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.91

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