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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.88, 6,034.64 and 2,383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.88, 6,034.64 and 2,383.48 is: 3,289.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.88 : 6,034.64 = 2,383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.88/6,034.64 = 2,383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.88x = 6,034.64 × 2,383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.88x = 14,383,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,383,443.75/4,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.24

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