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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.83, 6,020.76 and 2,373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.83, 6,020.76 and 2,373.34 is: 3,275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.83 : 6,020.76 = 2,373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.83/6,020.76 = 2,373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.83x = 6,020.76 × 2,373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.83x = 14,289,310.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,289,310.54/4,362.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.24

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