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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.78, 6,019.09 and 2,372.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.78, 6,019.09 and 2,372.35 is: 3,273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.78 : 6,019.09 = 2,372.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.78/6,019.09 = 2,372.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.78x = 6,019.09 × 2,372.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.78x = 14,279,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,279,358.07/4,361.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.75

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