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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.91, 6,020.78 and 2,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.91, 6,020.78 and 2,373.44 is: 3,275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.91 : 6,020.78 = 2,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.91/6,020.78 = 2,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.91x = 6,020.78 × 2,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.91x = 14,289,918.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,289,918.11/4,362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.32

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