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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.00, 6,033.40 and 2,382.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.00, 6,033.40 and 2,382.55 is: 3,287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.00 : 6,033.40 = 2,382.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.00/6,033.40 = 2,382.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.00x = 6,033.40 × 2,382.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.00x = 14,374,856.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,374,856.13/4,372.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.94

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