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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.45, 6,034.10 and 2,383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.45, 6,034.10 and 2,383.16 is: 3,288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.45 : 6,034.10 = 2,383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.45/6,034.10 = 2,383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.45x = 6,034.10 × 2,383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.45x = 14,380,183.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,380,183.67/4,372.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.82

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