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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.80, 6,034.47 and 2,383.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.80, 6,034.47 and 2,383.36 is: 3,289.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.80 : 6,034.47 = 2,383.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.80/6,034.47 = 2,383.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.80x = 6,034.47 × 2,383.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.80x = 14,382,272.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,382,272.33/4,372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.03

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