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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.92, 6,038.65 and 2,386.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.92, 6,038.65 and 2,386.46 is: 3,293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.92 : 6,038.65 = 2,386.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.92/6,038.65 = 2,386.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.92x = 6,038.65 × 2,386.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.92x = 14,411,014.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,411,014.76/4,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.25

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