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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.38, 6,037.97 and 2,385.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.38, 6,037.97 and 2,385.89 is: 3,292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.38 : 6,037.97 = 2,385.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.38/6,037.97 = 2,385.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.38x = 6,037.97 × 2,385.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.38x = 14,405,932.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,405,932.24/4,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.50

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