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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.46, 6,038.16 and 2,386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.46, 6,038.16 and 2,386.04 is: 3,292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.46 : 6,038.16 = 2,386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.46/6,038.16 = 2,386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.46x = 6,038.16 × 2,386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.46x = 14,407,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,407,291.29/4,375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.75

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