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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.55, 6,033.91 and 2,383.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.55, 6,033.91 and 2,383.09 is: 3,288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.55 : 6,033.91 = 2,383.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.55/6,033.91 = 2,383.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.55x = 6,033.91 × 2,383.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.55x = 14,379,338.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,379,338.67/4,372.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.55

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