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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.90, 6,034.38 and 2,383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.90, 6,034.38 and 2,383.44 is: 3,289.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.90 : 6,034.38 = 2,383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.90/6,034.38 = 2,383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.90x = 6,034.38 × 2,383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.90x = 14,382,582.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,382,582.67/4,372.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.03

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