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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.19, 6,037.79 and 2,385.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.19, 6,037.79 and 2,385.78 is: 3,292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.19 : 6,037.79 = 2,385.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.19/6,037.79 = 2,385.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.19x = 6,037.79 × 2,385.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.19x = 14,404,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,404,826.70/4,375.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.39

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