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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.22, 6,033.49 and 2,382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.22, 6,033.49 and 2,382.73 is: 3,288.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.22 : 6,033.49 = 2,382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.22/6,033.49 = 2,382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.22x = 6,033.49 × 2,382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.22x = 14,376,190.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,376,190.53/4,372.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.08

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