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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,074.64, 5,621.98 and 2,373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,074.64, 5,621.98 and 2,373.43 is: 3,274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,074.64 : 5,621.98 = 2,373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,074.64/5,621.98 = 2,373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,074.64x = 5,621.98 × 2,373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,074.64x = 13,343,375.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,343,375.99/4,074.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.74

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