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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.65, 6,020.58 and 2,373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.65, 6,020.58 and 2,373.34 is: 3,275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.65 : 6,020.58 = 2,373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.65/6,020.58 = 2,373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.65x = 6,020.58 × 2,373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.65x = 14,288,877.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,288,877.19/4,362.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.27

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