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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.91, 6,036.03 and 2,384.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.91, 6,036.03 and 2,384.46 is: 3,290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.91 : 6,036.03 = 2,384.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.91/6,036.03 = 2,384.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.91x = 6,036.03 × 2,384.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.91x = 14,392,672.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,392,672.09/4,373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.57

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