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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,374.27, 6,036.68 and 2,384.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,374.27, 6,036.68 and 2,384.94 is: 3,291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,374.27 : 6,036.68 = 2,384.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,374.27/6,036.68 = 2,384.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,374.27x = 6,036.68 × 2,384.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,374.27x = 14,397,077.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,397,077.49/4,374.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.31

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