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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.72, 6,049.47 and 2,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.72, 6,049.47 and 2,394.24 is: 3,304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.72 : 6,049.47 = 2,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.72/6,049.47 = 2,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.72x = 6,049.47 × 2,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.72x = 14,483,883.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,483,883.05/4,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.02

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