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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.55, 6,032.75 and 2,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.55, 6,032.75 and 2,382.08 is: 3,287.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.55 : 6,032.75 = 2,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.55/6,032.75 = 2,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.55x = 6,032.75 × 2,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.55x = 14,370,451.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,370,451.05/4,371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.27

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