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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.41, 6,020.08 and 2,372.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.41, 6,020.08 and 2,372.93 is: 3,274.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.41 : 6,020.08 = 2,372.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.41/6,020.08 = 2,372.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.41x = 6,020.08 × 2,372.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.41x = 14,285,228.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,285,228.43/4,362.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.62

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