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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.89, 6,036.02 and 2,384.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.89, 6,036.02 and 2,384.43 is: 3,290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.89 : 6,036.02 = 2,384.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.89/6,036.02 = 2,384.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.89x = 6,036.02 × 2,384.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.89x = 14,392,467.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,392,467.17/4,373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.54

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