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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.27, 6,022.76 and 2,374.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.27, 6,022.76 and 2,374.86 is: 3,277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.27 : 6,022.76 = 2,374.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.27/6,022.76 = 2,374.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.27x = 6,022.76 × 2,374.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.27x = 14,303,211.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,303,211.81/4,364.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.34

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