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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.80, 6,033.08 and 2,382.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.80, 6,033.08 and 2,382.35 is: 3,287.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.80 : 6,033.08 = 2,382.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.80/6,033.08 = 2,382.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.80x = 6,033.08 × 2,382.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.80x = 14,372,929.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,372,929.18/4,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.65

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