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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.11, 6,019.78 and 2,372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.11, 6,019.78 and 2,372.70 is: 3,274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.11 : 6,019.78 = 2,372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.11/6,019.78 = 2,372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.11x = 6,019.78 × 2,372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.11x = 14,283,132.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,283,132.01/4,362.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.36

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