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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.14, 6,023.46 and 2,372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.14, 6,023.46 and 2,372.70 is: 3,554.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.14 : 6,023.46 = 2,372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.14/6,023.46 = 2,372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.14x = 6,023.46 × 2,372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.14x = 14,291,863.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,291,863.54/4,021.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.18

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