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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.48, 6,035.33 and 2,384.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.48, 6,035.33 and 2,384.06 is: 3,289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.48 : 6,035.33 = 2,384.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.48/6,035.33 = 2,384.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.48x = 6,035.33 × 2,384.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.48x = 14,388,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,388,546.74/4,373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.96

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