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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,219.43, 6,324.96 and 2,372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,219.43, 6,324.96 and 2,372.09 is: 3,555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,219.43 : 6,324.96 = 2,372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,219.43/6,324.96 = 2,372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,219.43x = 6,324.96 × 2,372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,219.43x = 15,003,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,003,390.18/4,219.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.78

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