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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.26, 6,019.95 and 2,372.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.26, 6,019.95 and 2,372.81 is: 3,274.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.26 : 6,019.95 = 2,372.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.26/6,019.95 = 2,372.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.26x = 6,019.95 × 2,372.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.26x = 14,284,167.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,284,167.46/4,362.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.49

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