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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.85, 6,033.23 and 2,382.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.85, 6,033.23 and 2,382.45 is: 3,287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.85 : 6,033.23 = 2,382.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.85/6,033.23 = 2,382.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.85x = 6,033.23 × 2,382.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.85x = 14,373,868.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,373,868.81/4,371.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.82

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