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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.30, 6,033.72 and 2,382.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.30, 6,033.72 and 2,382.81 is: 3,288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.30 : 6,033.72 = 2,382.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.30/6,033.72 = 2,382.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.30x = 6,033.72 × 2,382.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.30x = 14,377,208.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,377,208.35/4,372.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.25

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