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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.64, 6,038.46 and 2,386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.64, 6,038.46 and 2,386.28 is: 3,293.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.64 : 6,038.46 = 2,386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.64/6,038.46 = 2,386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.64x = 6,038.46 × 2,386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.64x = 14,409,456.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,409,456.33/4,375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.11

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