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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.72, 6,034.28 and 2,383.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.72, 6,034.28 and 2,383.29 is: 3,288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.72 : 6,034.28 = 2,383.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.72/6,034.28 = 2,383.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.72x = 6,034.28 × 2,383.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.72x = 14,381,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381,440.67/4,372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.90

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