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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.28, 6,022.62 and 2,374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.28, 6,022.62 and 2,374.92 is: 3,277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.28 : 6,022.62 = 2,374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.28/6,022.62 = 2,374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.28x = 6,022.62 × 2,374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.28x = 14,303,240.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,303,240.69/4,364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.34

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