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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.42, 6,035.31 and 2,383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.42, 6,035.31 and 2,383.98 is: 3,289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.42 : 6,035.31 = 2,383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.42/6,035.31 = 2,383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.42x = 6,035.31 × 2,383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.42x = 14,388,069.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,388,069.65/4,373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.89

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