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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.69, 6,035.68 and 2,384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.69, 6,035.68 and 2,384.24 is: 3,290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.69 : 6,035.68 = 2,384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.69/6,035.68 = 2,384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.69x = 6,035.68 × 2,384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.69x = 14,390,533.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,390,533.41/4,373.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.25

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