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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.65, 6,035.64 and 2,384.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.65, 6,035.64 and 2,384.21 is: 3,290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.65 : 6,035.64 = 2,384.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.65/6,035.64 = 2,384.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.65x = 6,035.64 × 2,384.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.65x = 14,390,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,390,233.24/4,373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.21

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