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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.25, 6,033.63 and 2,382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.25, 6,033.63 and 2,382.83 is: 3,288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.25 : 6,033.63 = 2,382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.25/6,033.63 = 2,382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.25x = 6,033.63 × 2,382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.25x = 14,377,114.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,377,114.57/4,372.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.26

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