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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,374.66, 6,036.98 and 2,385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,374.66, 6,036.98 and 2,385.20 is: 3,291.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,374.66 : 6,036.98 = 2,385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,374.66/6,036.98 = 2,385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,374.66x = 6,036.98 × 2,385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,374.66x = 14,399,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,399,404.70/4,374.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.55

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