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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.60, 6,489.33 and 2,383.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.60, 6,489.33 and 2,383.66 is: 3,569.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.60 : 6,489.33 = 2,383.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.60/6,489.33 = 2,383.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.60x = 6,489.33 × 2,383.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.60x = 15,468,356.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,468,356.35/4,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.40

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