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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.94, 6,049.96 and 2,495.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.94, 6,049.96 and 2,495.79 is: 3,444.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.94 : 6,049.96 = 2,495.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.94/6,049.96 = 2,495.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.94x = 6,049.96 × 2,495.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.94x = 15,099,429.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,099,429.67/4,383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.26

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