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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.02, 6,022.29 and 2,872.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.02, 6,022.29 and 2,872.74 is: 3,964.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.02 : 6,022.29 = 2,872.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.02/6,022.29 = 2,872.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.02x = 6,022.29 × 2,872.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.02x = 17,300,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,300,473.37/4,364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.34

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