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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.88, 6,035.90 and 2,384.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.88, 6,035.90 and 2,384.39 is: 3,290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.88 : 6,035.90 = 2,384.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.88/6,035.90 = 2,384.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.88x = 6,035.90 × 2,384.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.88x = 14,391,953.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,391,953.81/4,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.43

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