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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.51, 6,350.20 and 2,384.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.51, 6,350.20 and 2,384.75 is: 3,573.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.51 : 6,350.20 = 2,384.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.51/6,350.20 = 2,384.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.51x = 6,350.20 × 2,384.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.51x = 15,143,639.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,143,639.45/4,237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.71

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