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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.46, 6,035.41 and 2,384.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.46, 6,035.41 and 2,384.01 is: 3,289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.46 : 6,035.41 = 2,384.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.46/6,035.41 = 2,384.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.46x = 6,035.41 × 2,384.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.46x = 14,388,477.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,388,477.79/4,373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.95

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