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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.88, 6,020.79 and 2,373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.88, 6,020.79 and 2,373.46 is: 3,275.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.88 : 6,020.79 = 2,373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.88/6,020.79 = 2,373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.88x = 6,020.79 × 2,373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.88x = 14,290,104.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,290,104.23/4,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.38

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