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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.13, 6,033.46 and 2,382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.13, 6,033.46 and 2,382.70 is: 3,288.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.13 : 6,033.46 = 2,382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.13/6,033.46 = 2,382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.13x = 6,033.46 × 2,382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.13x = 14,375,925.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,375,925.14/4,372.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.08

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