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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.66, 6,021.75 and 2,374.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.66, 6,021.75 and 2,374.21 is: 3,276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.66 : 6,021.75 = 2,374.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.66/6,021.75 = 2,374.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.66x = 6,021.75 × 2,374.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.66x = 14,296,899.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,296,899.07/4,363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.35

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