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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.02, 6,022.42 and 2,374.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.02, 6,022.42 and 2,374.61 is: 3,276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.02 : 6,022.42 = 2,374.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.02/6,022.42 = 2,374.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.02x = 6,022.42 × 2,374.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.02x = 14,300,862.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,300,862.71/4,364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.99

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