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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.38, 6,033.39 and 2,484.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.38, 6,033.39 and 2,484.17 is: 3,427.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.38 : 6,033.39 = 2,484.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.38/6,033.39 = 2,484.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.38x = 6,033.39 × 2,484.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.38x = 14,987,949.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,987,949.58/4,372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.87

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