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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.77, 6,035.72 and 2,384.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.77, 6,035.72 and 2,384.34 is: 3,290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.77 : 6,035.72 = 2,384.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.77/6,035.72 = 2,384.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.77x = 6,035.72 × 2,384.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.77x = 14,391,227.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,391,227.35/4,373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.35

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