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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.52, 6,032.88 and 2,382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.52, 6,032.88 and 2,382.18 is: 3,287.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.52 : 6,032.88 = 2,382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.52/6,032.88 = 2,382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.52x = 6,032.88 × 2,382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.52x = 14,371,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,371,406.08/4,371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.51

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