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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.22, 6,033.74 and 2,382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.22, 6,033.74 and 2,382.86 is: 3,288.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.22 : 6,033.74 = 2,382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.22/6,033.74 = 2,382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.22x = 6,033.74 × 2,382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.22x = 14,377,557.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,377,557.70/4,372.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.39

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