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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.55, 6,035.31 and 2,384.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.55, 6,035.31 and 2,384.01 is: 3,289.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.55 : 6,035.31 = 2,384.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.55/6,035.31 = 2,384.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.55x = 6,035.31 × 2,384.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.55x = 14,388,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,388,239.39/4,373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.83

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