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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.99, 6,033.33 and 2,382.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.99, 6,033.33 and 2,382.53 is: 3,287.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.99 : 6,033.33 = 2,382.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.99/6,033.33 = 2,382.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.99x = 6,033.33 × 2,382.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.99x = 14,374,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,374,559.56/4,371.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.88

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