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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.56, 6,021.72 and 2,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.56, 6,021.72 and 2,374.08 is: 3,276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.56 : 6,021.72 = 2,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.56/6,021.72 = 2,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.56x = 6,021.72 × 2,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.56x = 14,296,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,296,045.02/4,363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.23

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