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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.74, 6,049.56 and 2,495.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.74, 6,049.56 and 2,495.23 is: 3,443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.74 : 6,049.56 = 2,495.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.74/6,049.56 = 2,495.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.74x = 6,049.56 × 2,495.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.74x = 15,095,047.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,095,047.83/4,383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.42

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