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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.28, 6,034.97 and 2,383.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.28, 6,034.97 and 2,383.79 is: 3,289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.28 : 6,034.97 = 2,383.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.28/6,034.97 = 2,383.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.28x = 6,034.97 × 2,383.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.28x = 14,386,089.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,386,089.22/4,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.55

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