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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.05, 6,037.59 and 2,385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.05, 6,037.59 and 2,385.66 is: 3,292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.05 : 6,037.59 = 2,385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.05/6,037.59 = 2,385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.05x = 6,037.59 × 2,385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.05x = 14,403,636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,403,636.96/4,375.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.22

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