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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.84, 6,020.73 and 2,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.84, 6,020.73 and 2,373.40 is: 3,275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.84 : 6,020.73 = 2,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.84/6,020.73 = 2,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.84x = 6,020.73 × 2,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.84x = 14,289,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,289,600.58/4,362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.30

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