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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.80, 6,033.03 and 2,382.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.80, 6,033.03 and 2,382.31 is: 3,287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.80 : 6,033.03 = 2,382.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.80/6,033.03 = 2,382.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.80x = 6,033.03 × 2,382.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.80x = 14,372,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,372,547.70/4,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.56

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