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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.85, 6,035.89 and 2,384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.85, 6,035.89 and 2,384.40 is: 3,290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.85 : 6,035.89 = 2,384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.85/6,035.89 = 2,384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.85x = 6,035.89 × 2,384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.85x = 14,391,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,391,976.12/4,373.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.46

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