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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.48, 6,038.08 and 2,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.48, 6,038.08 and 2,386 is: 3,292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.48 : 6,038.08 = 2,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.48/6,038.08 = 2,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.48x = 6,038.08 × 2,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.48x = 14,406,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,406,858.88/4,375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.64

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