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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.67, 6,035.67 and 2,384.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.67, 6,035.67 and 2,384.27 is: 3,290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.67 : 6,035.67 = 2,384.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.67/6,035.67 = 2,384.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.67x = 6,035.67 × 2,384.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.67x = 14,390,636.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,390,636.73/4,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.29

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