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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364, 6,022.32 and 2,502.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364, 6,022.32 and 2,502.24 is: 3,453.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364 : 6,022.32 = 2,502.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364/6,022.32 = 2,502.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364x = 6,022.32 × 2,502.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364x = 15,069,290.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,069,290.00/4,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.09

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