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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.69, 6,034.35 and 2,383.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.69, 6,034.35 and 2,383.30 is: 3,288.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.69 : 6,034.35 = 2,383.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.69/6,034.35 = 2,383.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.69x = 6,034.35 × 2,383.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.69x = 14,381,666.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381,666.36/4,372.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.97

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