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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.74, 6,034.20 and 2,383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.74, 6,034.20 and 2,383.26 is: 3,288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.74 : 6,034.20 = 2,383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.74/6,034.20 = 2,383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.74x = 6,034.20 × 2,383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.74x = 14,381,067.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381,067.49/4,372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.80

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