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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.40, 6,033.76 and 2,382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.40, 6,033.76 and 2,382.92 is: 3,288.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.40 : 6,033.76 = 2,382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.40/6,033.76 = 2,382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.40x = 6,033.76 × 2,382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.40x = 14,377,931.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,377,931.25/4,372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.34

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