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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.46, 6,033.81 and 2,382.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.46, 6,033.81 and 2,382.97 is: 3,288.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.46 : 6,033.81 = 2,382.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.46/6,033.81 = 2,382.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.46x = 6,033.81 × 2,382.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.46x = 14,378,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,378,373.13/4,372.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.40

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