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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.62, 6,021.78 and 2,374.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.62, 6,021.78 and 2,374.14 is: 3,276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.62 : 6,021.78 = 2,374.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.62/6,021.78 = 2,374.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.62x = 6,021.78 × 2,374.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.62x = 14,296,548.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,296,548.77/4,363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.30

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