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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.06, 6,019.58 and 2,372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.06, 6,019.58 and 2,372.56 is: 3,274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.06 : 6,019.58 = 2,372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.06/6,019.58 = 2,372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.06x = 6,019.58 × 2,372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.06x = 14,281,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,281,814.72/4,362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.10

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