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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.22, 6,034.82 and 2,383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.22, 6,034.82 and 2,383.58 is: 3,289.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.22 : 6,034.82 = 2,383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.22/6,034.82 = 2,383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.22x = 6,034.82 × 2,383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.22x = 14,384,476.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,384,476.26/4,373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.22

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