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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.83, 6,062.19 and 2,403.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.83, 6,062.19 and 2,403.43 is: 3,316.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.83 : 6,062.19 = 2,403.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.83/6,062.19 = 2,403.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.83x = 6,062.19 × 2,403.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.83x = 14,570,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,570,025.93/4,392.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.78

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