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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.38, 6,038.19 and 2,386.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.38, 6,038.19 and 2,386.17 is: 3,293.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.38 : 6,038.19 = 2,386.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.38/6,038.19 = 2,386.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.38x = 6,038.19 × 2,386.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.38x = 14,408,147.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,408,147.83/4,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.00

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