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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.72, 6,049.31 and 2,495.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.72, 6,049.31 and 2,495.07 is: 3,443.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.72 : 6,049.31 = 2,495.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.72/6,049.31 = 2,495.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.72x = 6,049.31 × 2,495.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.72x = 15,093,439.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,093,439.43/4,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.07

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