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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.72, 6,035.66 and 2,384.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.72, 6,035.66 and 2,384.29 is: 3,290.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.72 : 6,035.66 = 2,384.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.72/6,035.66 = 2,384.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.72x = 6,035.66 × 2,384.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.72x = 14,390,763.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,390,763.78/4,373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.28

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