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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.54, 6,020.34 and 2,373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.54, 6,020.34 and 2,373.08 is: 3,274.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.54 : 6,020.34 = 2,373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.54/6,020.34 = 2,373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.54x = 6,020.34 × 2,373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.54x = 14,286,718.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,286,718.35/4,362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.86

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