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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.99, 6,019.61 and 2,372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.99, 6,019.61 and 2,372.58 is: 3,274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.99 : 6,019.61 = 2,372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.99/6,019.61 = 2,372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.99x = 6,019.61 × 2,372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.99x = 14,281,994.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,281,994.43/4,361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.20

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