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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.02, 6,033.36 and 2,382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.02, 6,033.36 and 2,382.66 is: 3,288.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.02 : 6,033.36 = 2,382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.02/6,033.36 = 2,382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.02x = 6,033.36 × 2,382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.02x = 14,375,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,375,445.54/4,372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.06

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