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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.90, 6,035.99 and 2,384.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.90, 6,035.99 and 2,384.46 is: 3,290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.90 : 6,035.99 = 2,384.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.90/6,035.99 = 2,384.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.90x = 6,035.99 × 2,384.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.90x = 14,392,564.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,392,564.79/4,373.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.56

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