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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.90, 6,038.74 and 2,386.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.90, 6,038.74 and 2,386.46 is: 3,293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.90 : 6,038.74 = 2,386.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.90/6,038.74 = 2,386.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.90x = 6,038.74 × 2,386.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.90x = 14,411,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,411,211.46/4,375.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.31

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