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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.85, 6,034.51 and 2,383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.85, 6,034.51 and 2,383.40 is: 3,289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.85 : 6,034.51 = 2,383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.85/6,034.51 = 2,383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.85x = 6,034.51 × 2,383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.85x = 14,382,651.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,382,651.13/4,372.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.08

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