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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.34, 6,037.84 and 2,385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.34, 6,037.84 and 2,385.94 is: 3,292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.34 : 6,037.84 = 2,385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.34/6,037.84 = 2,385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.34x = 6,037.84 × 2,385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.34x = 14,405,911.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,405,911.86/4,375.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.52

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