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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.48, 6,345.12 and 2,381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.48, 6,345.12 and 2,381.76 is: 3,569.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.48 : 6,345.12 = 2,381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.48/6,345.12 = 2,381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.48x = 6,345.12 × 2,381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.48x = 15,112,553.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,112,553.01/4,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.77

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