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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.93, 6,019.34 and 2,372.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.93, 6,019.34 and 2,372.57 is: 3,274.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.93 : 6,019.34 = 2,372.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.93/6,019.34 = 2,372.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.93x = 6,019.34 × 2,372.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.93x = 14,281,263.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,281,263.54/4,361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.07

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