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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.80, 6,034.41 and 2,383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.80, 6,034.41 and 2,383.31 is: 3,288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.80 : 6,034.41 = 2,383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.80/6,034.41 = 2,383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.80x = 6,034.41 × 2,383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.80x = 14,381,839.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381,839.53/4,372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.93

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