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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.14, 6,033.30 and 2,382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.14, 6,033.30 and 2,382.54 is: 3,287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.14 : 6,033.30 = 2,382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.14/6,033.30 = 2,382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.14x = 6,033.30 × 2,382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.14x = 14,374,578.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,374,578.58/4,372.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.77

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