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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,353.78, 6,008.22 and 2,364.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,353.78, 6,008.22 and 2,364.34 is: 3,262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,353.78 : 6,008.22 = 2,364.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,353.78/6,008.22 = 2,364.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,353.78x = 6,008.22 × 2,364.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,353.78x = 14,205,440.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,205,440.52/4,353.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.78

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