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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.02, 6,019.52 and 2,372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.02, 6,019.52 and 2,372.63 is: 3,274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.02 : 6,019.52 = 2,372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.02/6,019.52 = 2,372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.02x = 6,019.52 × 2,372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.02x = 14,282,051.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,282,051.78/4,362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.18

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