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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.83, 6,019.34 and 2,372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.83, 6,019.34 and 2,372.38 is: 3,273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.83 : 6,019.34 = 2,372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.83/6,019.34 = 2,372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.83x = 6,019.34 × 2,372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.83x = 14,280,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,280,161.83/4,361.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.89

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