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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.64, 6,034.33 and 2,383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.64, 6,034.33 and 2,383.28 is: 3,288.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.64 : 6,034.33 = 2,383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.64/6,034.33 = 2,383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.64x = 6,034.33 × 2,383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.64x = 14,381,498.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381,498.00/4,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.97

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