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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.90, 6,033.29 and 2,382.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.90, 6,033.29 and 2,382.45 is: 3,287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.90 : 6,033.29 = 2,382.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.90/6,033.29 = 2,382.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.90x = 6,033.29 × 2,382.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.90x = 14,374,014.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,374,014.93/4,371.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.82

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