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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.65, 6,038.40 and 2,386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.65, 6,038.40 and 2,386.22 is: 3,292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.65 : 6,038.40 = 2,386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.65/6,038.40 = 2,386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.65x = 6,038.40 × 2,386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.65x = 14,408,920.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,408,920.66/4,375.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.98

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