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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.86, 6,021.94 and 2,374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.86, 6,021.94 and 2,374.42 is: 3,276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.86 : 6,021.94 = 2,374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.86/6,021.94 = 2,374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.86x = 6,021.94 × 2,374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.86x = 14,298,584.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,298,584.67/4,363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.59

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