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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,236.78, 6,349.11 and 2,384.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,236.78, 6,349.11 and 2,384.01 is: 3,572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,236.78 : 6,349.11 = 2,384.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,236.78/6,349.11 = 2,384.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,236.78x = 6,349.11 × 2,384.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,236.78x = 15,136,341.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,136,341.73/4,236.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.61

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