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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.16, 6,033.38 and 2,382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.16, 6,033.38 and 2,382.65 is: 3,287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.16 : 6,033.38 = 2,382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.16/6,033.38 = 2,382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.16x = 6,033.38 × 2,382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.16x = 14,375,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,375,390.78/4,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.94

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