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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.40, 6,018.84 and 2,372.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.40, 6,018.84 and 2,372.07 is: 3,273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.40 : 6,018.84 = 2,372.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.40/6,018.84 = 2,372.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.40x = 6,018.84 × 2,372.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.40x = 14,277,109.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,277,109.80/4,361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.52

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