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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.19, 6,019.74 and 2,372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.19, 6,019.74 and 2,372.72 is: 3,274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.19 : 6,019.74 = 2,372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.19/6,019.74 = 2,372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.19x = 6,019.74 × 2,372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.19x = 14,283,127.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,283,127.39/4,362.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.30

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