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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.75, 6,035.72 and 2,384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.75, 6,035.72 and 2,384.30 is: 3,290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.75 : 6,035.72 = 2,384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.75/6,035.72 = 2,384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.75x = 6,035.72 × 2,384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.75x = 14,390,925.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,390,925.10/4,373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.30

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