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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.26, 6,033.60 and 2,382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.26, 6,033.60 and 2,382.90 is: 3,288.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.26 : 6,033.60 = 2,382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.26/6,033.60 = 2,382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.26x = 6,033.60 × 2,382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.26x = 14,377,465.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,377,465.44/4,372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.34

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