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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.43, 6,035.15 and 2,383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.43, 6,035.15 and 2,383.94 is: 3,289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.43 : 6,035.15 = 2,383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.43/6,035.15 = 2,383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.43x = 6,035.15 × 2,383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.43x = 14,387,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,387,408.48/4,373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.73

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