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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,249.13, 6,367.82 and 2,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,249.13, 6,367.82 and 2,376 is: 3,560.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,249.13 : 6,367.82 = 2,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,249.13/6,367.82 = 2,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,249.13x = 6,367.82 × 2,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,249.13x = 15,129,928.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,129,928.44/4,249.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.72

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