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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.65, 6,021.96 and 2,374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.65, 6,021.96 and 2,374.34 is: 3,276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.65 : 6,021.96 = 2,374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.65/6,021.96 = 2,374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.65x = 6,021.96 × 2,374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.65x = 14,298,180.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,298,180.51/4,363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.66

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