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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.48, 6,034.01 and 2,383.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.48, 6,034.01 and 2,383.03 is: 3,288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.48 : 6,034.01 = 2,383.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.48/6,034.01 = 2,383.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.48x = 6,034.01 × 2,383.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.48x = 14,379,199.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,379,199.85/4,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.57

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