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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.44, 6,035.34 and 2,383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.44, 6,035.34 and 2,383.99 is: 3,289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.44 : 6,035.34 = 2,383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.44/6,035.34 = 2,383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.44x = 6,035.34 × 2,383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.44x = 14,388,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,388,190.21/4,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.90

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