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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.74, 6,364.61 and 2,372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.74, 6,364.61 and 2,372.58 is: 3,555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.74 : 6,364.61 = 2,372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.74/6,364.61 = 2,372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.74x = 6,364.61 × 2,372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.74x = 15,100,502.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,100,502.71/4,246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.79

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