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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.44, 6,033.96 and 2,383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.44, 6,033.96 and 2,383.04 is: 3,288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.44 : 6,033.96 = 2,383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.44/6,033.96 = 2,383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.44x = 6,033.96 × 2,383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.44x = 14,379,168.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,379,168.04/4,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.59

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