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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.33, 6,032.48 and 2,381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.33, 6,032.48 and 2,381.90 is: 3,287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.33 : 6,032.48 = 2,381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.33/6,032.48 = 2,381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.33x = 6,032.48 × 2,381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.33x = 14,368,722.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,368,722.04/4,371.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.04

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