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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.78, 6,033.05 and 2,382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.78, 6,033.05 and 2,382.33 is: 3,287.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.78 : 6,033.05 = 2,382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.78/6,033.05 = 2,382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.78x = 6,033.05 × 2,382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.78x = 14,372,716.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,372,716.01/4,371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.61

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