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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.29, 6,033.87 and 2,382.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.29, 6,033.87 and 2,382.93 is: 3,288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.29 : 6,033.87 = 2,382.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.29/6,033.87 = 2,382.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.29x = 6,033.87 × 2,382.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.29x = 14,378,289.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,378,289.84/4,372.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.50

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