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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.73, 6,035.72 and 2,384.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.73, 6,035.72 and 2,384.28 is: 3,290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.73 : 6,035.72 = 2,384.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.73/6,035.72 = 2,384.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.73x = 6,035.72 × 2,384.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.73x = 14,390,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,390,834.56/4,373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.29

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