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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.29, 6,019.97 and 2,372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.29, 6,019.97 and 2,372.84 is: 3,274.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.29 : 6,019.97 = 2,372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.29/6,019.97 = 2,372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.29x = 6,019.97 × 2,372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.29x = 14,284,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,284,453.44/4,362.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.53

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