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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.30, 6,035.09 and 2,383.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.30, 6,035.09 and 2,383.85 is: 3,289.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.30 : 6,035.09 = 2,383.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.30/6,035.09 = 2,383.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.30x = 6,035.09 × 2,383.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.30x = 14,386,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,386,752.46/4,373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.68

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