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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.66, 6,020.37 and 2,373.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.66, 6,020.37 and 2,373.21 is: 3,274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.66 : 6,020.37 = 2,373.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.66/6,020.37 = 2,373.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.66x = 6,020.37 × 2,373.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.66x = 14,287,602.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,287,602.29/4,362.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.97

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