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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.24, 6,019.76 and 2,372.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.24, 6,019.76 and 2,372.75 is: 3,274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.24 : 6,019.76 = 2,372.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.24/6,019.76 = 2,372.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.24x = 6,019.76 × 2,372.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.24x = 14,283,385.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,283,385.54/4,362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.32

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