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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.37, 6,037.82 and 2,385.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.37, 6,037.82 and 2,385.87 is: 3,292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.37 : 6,037.82 = 2,385.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.37/6,037.82 = 2,385.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.37x = 6,037.82 × 2,385.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.37x = 14,405,441.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,405,441.67/4,375.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.40

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