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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.49, 6,018.81 and 2,372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.49, 6,018.81 and 2,372.06 is: 3,273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.49 : 6,018.81 = 2,372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.49/6,018.81 = 2,372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.49x = 6,018.81 × 2,372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.49x = 14,277,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,277,002.39/4,361.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.42

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