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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.04, 6,033.40 and 2,382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.04, 6,033.40 and 2,382.48 is: 3,287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.04 : 6,033.40 = 2,382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.04/6,033.40 = 2,382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.04x = 6,033.40 × 2,382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.04x = 14,374,454.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,374,454.83/4,372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.81

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