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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.52, 6,035.46 and 2,384.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.52, 6,035.46 and 2,384.08 is: 3,290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.52 : 6,035.46 = 2,384.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.52/6,035.46 = 2,384.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.52x = 6,035.46 × 2,384.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.52x = 14,389,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,389,019.48/4,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.03

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