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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.70, 6,034.32 and 2,383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.70, 6,034.32 and 2,383.25 is: 3,288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.70 : 6,034.32 = 2,383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.70/6,034.32 = 2,383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.70x = 6,034.32 × 2,383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.70x = 14,381,262.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381,262.97/4,372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.88

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