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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.61, 6,034.01 and 2,383.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.61, 6,034.01 and 2,383.17 is: 3,288.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.61 : 6,034.01 = 2,383.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.61/6,034.01 = 2,383.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.61x = 6,034.01 × 2,383.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.61x = 14,380,059.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,380,059.70/4,372.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.67

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