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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.81, 6,050.16 and 2,443.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.81, 6,050.16 and 2,443.71 is: 3,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.81 : 6,050.16 = 2,443.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.81/6,050.16 = 2,443.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.81x = 6,050.16 × 2,443.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.81x = 14,784,836.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,784,836.49/4,383.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.60

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