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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,319.44, 6,482.02 and 2,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,319.44, 6,482.02 and 2,373 is: 3,561.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,319.44 : 6,482.02 = 2,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,319.44/6,482.02 = 2,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,319.44x = 6,482.02 × 2,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,319.44x = 15,381,833.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,381,833.46/4,319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.07

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