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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.56, 6,021.78 and 2,374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.56, 6,021.78 and 2,374.20 is: 3,276.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.56 : 6,021.78 = 2,374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.56/6,021.78 = 2,374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.56x = 6,021.78 × 2,374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.56x = 14,296,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,296,910.08/4,363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.43

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