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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.48, 6,032.62 and 2,382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.48, 6,032.62 and 2,382.03 is: 3,287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.48 : 6,032.62 = 2,382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.48/6,032.62 = 2,382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.48x = 6,032.62 × 2,382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.48x = 14,369,881.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,369,881.82/4,371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.19

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