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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.91, 6,034.65 and 2,383.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.91, 6,034.65 and 2,383.46 is: 3,289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.91 : 6,034.65 = 2,383.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.91/6,034.65 = 2,383.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.91x = 6,034.65 × 2,383.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.91x = 14,383,346.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,383,346.89/4,372.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.19

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